Ei katu
human history
Ei katu. Head ornament. For personal adornment. Circular shape to fit the head. Made from plant fibre of a golden colour. Several pom poms ornament the rim of the ei katu. Bunched tassle of the fibre attached to the ei katu. Fabric backing. Poor condition. Very fragile and brittle.
Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
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Head ornament (English)
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- Description
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- Rarotonga/Cook Islands
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1878
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11709 (ethnology)
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