Pare kaa

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Pare kaa. Sennit helmet. Dome shaped. Woven in a coiled technique from puru akari (coir/ coconut sennit). Commencement at the top of the crown and finished at the lower edge of the rim. Dark brown in overall colour.

Accession number: 1969.81 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Helmet (English)

Associated Place

Atiu/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1969.81

Accession Date

16 Apr 1969

Other Id

41112 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Pare kaa, 1969.81, 41112, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 07 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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