Iri Buli

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Iri Buli. Fan. Woven in the style distinctive to the women of Daku village, Tailevu province. Woven from voivoi (pandanus) of natural colour incorporated with somo (black dyed pandanus strips) to decorative effect, and magimagi (coconut sennit) braided in tali tolu (3 ply braiding technique) tightly wrapped around the handle. Blade’s commencement at centre base, woven out in vertical twill. Blade is heart-shaped with identical pattern on both sides.

Accession number: 1969.33 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Fan (English)

I-iri (Fijian)

Place
Daku/Tailevu/Fiji
Accession Number

1969.33

Accession Date

11 Feb 1969

Other Id

40803 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Iribuli, 1969.33, 40803, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 21 Mar 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
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