discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou ornament, neck human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēsisi (Tongan)Kupu whakaahuaSisi. Waist ornament. Sisi are waist ornaments which are worn on top of a ta'ovala (waist mat). These can be worn for special occasions and celebrations and are a part of ones dance attire for specific faiva. Sisi are usually made from all natural materials and scented flowers and plants are added for aesthetics as well as the fragrant qualities. This sisi is made from red dyed and natural coloured fau (hibiscus) fibres. The main band is plaited and inserted into the band and left loose, are natural coloured and red colour curled fau. Alternating red and natural colour fau strips are looped and attached along the band.WāhiTonga/PacificAccession Number1979.128Rā Tāpiringa1979Tohu Tuakiri Kē48552 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete ornament, neck, 1979.128, 48552, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1979.128, 48552Takenga ā-AhureaTonganWāhiTonga/PacificRāUnknownTikanga Waihangaplaited wovenWaitohu/mākaTONGA 48552 "48552 TONGA"Pāohohibiscus (fibre)/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre[hibiscus (fibre)]/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre/AAT MaterialsRaraunga Ine990mm130mm1175mm100mm5mmHuinga KaupapaFibrework/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Men/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Women/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Performing Arts/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Taumata whakarōpūOrnament, NeckBody AdornmentOrnamentPersonal ArtefactsWhakahounga o Mua31 Mar 2023 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60