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Belt

human history
  • Other Name

    Plaited Belt (English)

  • Description

    Belt. This is a plaited belt. It is made up of two components. The first is the belt itself, which is flat and rectangular in shape, and has been woven from strips of kāniu (the young white leaf of the coconut frond) which have been processed and bleached, producing a permanent white colour. One end of the belt is pointed whilst the other is straight and slightly fringed.

    The second component is the colourful geometric-patterned motifs which are repeated along the length of the kāniu belt. These fakamanaia (decorations) are made from strips of hibiscus fibre which have been dyed red, pink, blue and yellow. They have been intricately woven into the kāniu to create multi-coloured diamond shaped motifs that stand out against the white-coloured background.

  • Place
    Niue
  • Accession Number
    2004.120.17
  • Accession Date
    18 Nov 2004
  • Other Id

    56274 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply

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  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Belt, 2004.120.17, 56274, Cultural Permissions Apply

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