Pulou
human history
Pulou. Hat. This pulou is worn by females when attending church. It is made up of lau fala (pandanus leaf) and fau (hibiscus fibre). This is lalaga (woven) in full using lau fala. A fili fā (four-ply plaited) band with serrated edges encircles the base of crown. Curled fau strips has been vali (dyed) green and red and are attached to the band. The same is used for three circular decorations on top of the crown. The top of the brim also has a circular decoration, made of pink lau fala strips.
Accession number: 1966.208 Last Update: 18 Dec 2025
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pulou (Samoan)
Hat (English)
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1966.208
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1966
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37993 (ethnology)
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