Te fou
Te fou. Headband. This ornamental fou is flat woven in a 4-ply faka sigano (zigzag) technique from lau fala (pandanus leaves) into a circular band to fit a person's head. The fou is lined along the exterior with a long strip of lau kie (peeled and coloured pandanus leaf) that has been dyed red in colour and sewn to the band. A single row of pule (cowrie shells) is sewn on top of this dyed fibre with a flower motif made of pule shells acting as a decorative accent. This fou was given as a farewell gift to the donors in the 1970s.
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- Te reo Name
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- Other Name
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Te fau (Tuvaluan)
Headband (English)
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- Description
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- Associated Place
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- Field Collection Date
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- Accession Number
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1987.78
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28 Apr 1987
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52418 (ethnology)
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