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Liku

human history
  • Other Name

    skirt

  • Description

    Liku. Skirt. Made from unprocessed vau (hibiscus fibres) and natural coloured voivoi (pandanus). Parts are coloured black. Waistband consists of a wide strip of natural coloured voivoi (pandanus). Strands are plaited decoratively. Ties of coloured fabric intermittently through liku.

  • Place
  • Accession Date
    1886
  • Other Id

    11735 (ethnology)

  • Department
liku 11735, Cultural Permissions Apply

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