Papa topi

human history

Tahiri. Whip. Made from the aerial root of the pandanus tree. Used as a whip for tops (recreational activity). One end acts as a handle to grip. The other end is split finely to create voluminous whisk effect of the pandanus fibres. Natural colour.

Accession number: 1928.103 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Top whip (English)

Place
Cook Islands
Associated Place

Aitutaki/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1928.103

Accession Date

1928

Other Id

2013 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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