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Rakei ura

human history
  • Other Name

    Bodice (English)

    Dance costume (English)

  • Description

    Rakei ura. Bodice of a dance costume. Woven from kiriau (hibiscus) in flat spiral bands then sewn together to make the bodice and two shoulder straps. Shells attached as decorative elements at the centre and at the straps. Golden natural colour.

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1972.97
  • Accession Date
    30 May 1972
  • Other Id

    45470.1 (ethnology)

  • Department
Rakei ura, 1972.97, 45470.1, Photographed by Andrew Hales,… … Read more

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