Te bunna

human history

Te bunna. A neck ornament to bestow a blessing and protection on a visitor, te bunna can be also worn as part of dancers' costumes during performances for added spiritual protection. This bunna is made from finely twisted strands of te ira n atu (human hair) of a dark colour and highly textured as a result of the twisting technique. At each end of the bunna the strands are knotted securely together and further fastened with a fine cord made of blended te ira n atu and te ba ni kaina (pandanus leaf).

Accession number: 1940.3 Last Update: 27 Jun 2023
Common Name

Adornment

Other Name

Neck ornament of human hair (English)

Place
Nonouti/Gilbert Islands/Kiribati
Accession Number

1940.3

Accession Date

1940

Other Id

25173.5 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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