Pare kaka'o

human history

Other Name
Hat (English)
Description
Pare. Hat. Made from fernland reed, Miscanthus floridulus, kaka'o. Construction by plaiting long decorative bands from this fibre, then it is machine sewn into form of hat. Commencement is from the top of the crown. The rim is decorated with five flowers, five semi-circular shapes, and aravivi (chain), all made of kaka'o. The rim has a scalloped edge. Natural golden brown in colour.
Place
[Mangaia]/[Cook Islands] [Rarotonga]/Cook Islands
Accession Number
1956.173.1
Accession Date
25 Nov 1956
Other Id
34765.1 (ethnology)
Department
Pacific

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Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1958.173.1, 34765.1
Cultural Origin
Cook Islands
Primary Maker
unknown (Maker)
Place
[Mangaia]/[Cook Islands] [Rarotonga]/Cook Islands
Date
Pre 1956
Technique
woven

plaited

machine sewn
sewn

hand sewn
sewn
Period
20th century
Signature/marks
34765.1 (handwritten)
Media
reed/grass/plant material
Measurement Reading
360mm
300mm
60mm
360mm
Classification
Hat
Headwear
Clothing
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Last Update
18 Mar 2022

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