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Lava & Sisi

human history
  • Other Name

    Sash & Skirt (English)

    Lafi (ʻUvean)

  • Description

    Lafi. Lava. Sash. This lafi is part of a dance attire set worn by males performing the tauoluga (type of dance). It is worn across the body and secured at the ends. This lafi is made from gatu (bark cloth) that has been dyed and coloured with kele'uli (clay) and togo (mangrove). The edge has fringing of shredded plain gatu.

    Sisi. Skirt. This sisi is part of a dance attire set worn by males performing the tauoluga. It is worn wrapped around the waist. This sisi is made from gatu that has been dyed and coloured with kele'uli and togo. The edging has fringing of shredded plain gatu.

  • Place
    Matautu/Ovea/Wallis and Futuna
  • Accession Number
    1996.201.1
  • Accession Date
    12 Dec 1996
  • Other Id

    55198 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply

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  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Lava & Sisi, 1996.201.1, 55198, Cultural Permissions Apply

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