Pale ipu

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Pale ipu. Place mat. This pale ipu is made from thin strips of laufala (pandanus leaf) that have been woven outwards from the pekapeka (commencement) in the middle. The pale ipu is slightly domed at the top and the surface has a slight glossy sheen to it. This pale ipu was made by Sela Pulu and was most likely made for the tourist trade or for domestic use at home.

Accession number: 1970.208 Last Update: 1 Jul 2020
Other Name

Place mat (English)

Accession Number

1970.208

Accession Date

1970

Other Id

43805 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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