leaf

human history

leaf, circlet leaf dracena. "Circlit of Dracena leaf - worn in dance by a man whose hair has been cut for mourning. Fau Au ti/Raga Fau head decoration used in dance by men who have short hair... (seei ni rai uru ka tasi) to supplement it is Mako such as mete vaka" [entry by Dr Raymond Firth 27 Aug 1928, ethnology card]

Accession number: 1929.395 Last Update: 24 Jun 2026
Accession Number

1929.395

Accession Date

1929

Other Id

4479 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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