discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou waist garment human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēTa'ovala (Tongan)Kupu whakaahuaTa'ovala Fanakio. Fanakio waistmat. This ta'ovala is woven entirely from fanakio (fibre) strips, due to its small size it would most likely be for a small child. Fanakio is most prevalent in the island of Niuafo'ou and grows only there. This ta'ovala is smooth, rectangular in shape and a toffee brown colour. The top edge is lined with red fabric and the bottom edge is knotted to form fringing.WāhiNiuafo'ou/Tonga/PacificAccession Number1976.73Rā Tāpiringa1976Tohu Tuakiri Kē47578 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete waist garment, 1976.73, 47578, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1976.73, 47578Takenga ā-AhureaTonganWāhiNiuafo'ou/Tonga/PacificTikanga Waihangawoven sewnWaitohu/māka47578 Niuafo'ou TONGAPāohohibiscus (fibre)/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre[hibiscus (fibre)]/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre/AAT MaterialsRaraunga Ine890mm250mm220000mm902000mm2mmHuinga KaupapaFibrework/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Women/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Taumata whakarōpūOrnament, WaistBody AdornmentOrnamentPersonal ArtefactsWhakahounga o Mua08 Sep 2023 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60