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waist ornament

human history
  • Other Name

    kiekie (Tongan)

  • Description

    Kafa kula. Beaded kafa. Kafa kula is the name given to a decoratively beaded kafa. They are most commonly worn over a plain kafa that ties a ta'ovala (waistmat) and often has a matching kahoa (necklace). They are worn on special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, white Sunday etc. This kafa kula is made primarily from black wool, which has been plaited and woven into a thick waistband, and has different coloured plastic beads strung on in various combinations.

  • Place
    Auckland/New Zealand
  • Accession Number
    2004.78.33
  • Accession Date
    04 Aug 2004
  • Other Id

    56191 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

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  • waist ornament, 2004.78.33, 56191, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • waist ornament, 2004.78.33, 56191, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • waist ornament, 2004.78.33, 56191, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • waist ornament, 2004.78.33, 56191, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • waist ornament, 2004.78.33, 56191, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • waist ornament, 2004.78.33, 56191, Cultural Permissions Apply

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