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Taura rauara

human history
  • Other Name

    Hibiscus rope (English)

  • Description

    Taura kiriau. Hibiscus rope made from kiriau (hibiscus). Light-brown in colour. Taviri braid (2 ply twisted technique). This is with a noose made from kiriau. Iri taki a (4 ply braid). Flat woven area near noose hold. Golden brown in colour.

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1986.2
  • Accession Date
    21 Jan 1986
  • Other Id

    52009 (ethnology)

  • Department
noose, 1986.2, 52009, Photographed by Jennifer Carol,… … Read more

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