Rakei ura
human history
Rakei ura. Bodice of a dance costume. Woven from kiriau (hibiscus) and machine-sewn onto fabric. Two three-ply shoudler ties made from kiriau are sewn onto both sides at the top of the bodice. Kiriau strands, puka seeds, and pieces of koe (bamboo) stalk decorate the front centre of the bodice. Three metal hooks and three metal eyes are sewn on the back straps of the bodice.
Accession number: 1985.347 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
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Bodice (English)
Dance costume (English)
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- Description
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- Place
- Rarotonga/Cook Islands
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1985.347
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23 Sep 1985
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51927.2 (ethnology)
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- Display Room
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