dance top
human history
A sleeveless crocheted top in red and yellow thread. The section from just below the neckline to the bottom are in a series of diamond shapes created by the alternate red and yellow bands. The thick straps and the bottom edging of the top have horizontal red and yellow bands. A gatu kolose like this one are worn by women for special occasions. They can be worn under a dress for church or alone as part of a dance costume. This gatu kolose is part of a church outfit and is worn under a dress
Accession number: 2015.50.9 Last Update: 24 Jun 2019
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kolose (Tuvaluan)
Gatu Kolose (Tuvaluan)
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- Auckland/New Zealand
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2015.50.9
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20 Jul 2015
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56763.9 (ethnology)
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