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Kofu lau lafi & Kie lau tepi

human history
  • Other Name

    Dance top & Dance skirt (English)

  • Description

    Kofu lau lafi. Dance top. This kofu lau lafi is part of a two piece set called a teu lau lofi that is worn by women during cultural performances. It is made from gatu (bark cloth) that has been coloured and painted. The edges have been decorated with curled and dyed fau (hibiscus) fibres. The top has open sides which have small fabric ties sewn on.

    Kie lau tepi. Dance skirt. This kie lau tepi is part of a two piece set called a teu lau lofi that is worn by women during cultural performances. It is made from gatu that has been coloured and painted. The edges have been decorated with curled and dyed fau fibres.

  • Place
    Taoa Village/Futuna Island/New Hebrides/Vanuatu/Melanesia/Pacific Futuna/Wallis and Futuna
  • Accession Number
    1992.304
  • Accession Date
    10 Nov 1992
  • Other Id

    54325 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

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