Placemat

human history

Placemat. Circular in shape. Centre of mat woven from rauara (pandanus). Commencement from the centre of mat. Dyed-red strips of apuraka (giant swamp taro) decorate the rim of the mat. Dyed-red strips of kiriau (hibiscus fibre) are interwoven into the edge of the mat forming aka verevere (fringe).

Accession number: 1974.147 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Tablemat (English)

Place
[Manihiki]/[Cook Islands]
Associated Place

Manihiki/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1974.147

Accession Date

29 Nov 1974

Other Id

46620.2 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Placemat, 1974.147, 46620.2, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 20 Oct 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
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