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Tamaka

human history
  • Other Name

    Sandals (English)

  • Description

    Tamaka. Reef sandals. Made from kiriau (hibiscus fibres). Kiriau strands twisted into long single-ply cords. The twisted cords forms the sole of the sandal. There are three-ply braids at the ends and sides of the sole used for tying on the sandal. Natural colour.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1927.41
  • Accession Date
    22 Mar 1927
  • Other Id

    10632 (ethnology)

  • Department
Tamaka, 1927.41, 10632, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, 22… … Read more

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