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Iliili

human history
  • Other Name

    Fan (English)

  • Description

    Iliili. Fan. This is a hand held iliili that consists of two components: a handle and a blade. The handle has been made from a mid-tone brown coloured wood. It is cylindrical and long in form and made from kieto (ebony wood). An open cavity near the base shows its internal hollow. Its base portrays a circular cross-section where the central area protrudes outwards. The blade structure has been woven from pinnules of kāniu (coconut midribs) and lau niu (coconut leaf).

    It features large open areas that define a pattern across the blade. All the pinnules have been plaited together to form the spine of the blade which encases the end of the handle's length. Cordage of dark lau ulu (brown human hair) has been used to join both the blade and handle together. It has been wrapped around the handle and woven into the pinnules of the blade. Loose lengths of the cordage extend from the coil and show fibrous ends.

  • Place
    Unknown
  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    2004x4.452 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

    Pacific

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  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Iliili, 2004x4.452, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 05 Feb 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply

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