discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou rubbing tablet human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēkupesi (Tongan)Kupu whakaahuaKupesi. Patterned rubbing board. This kupesi has a base of kaka (coconut sheath) and is layered and cut to shape. The base is sewn together with pulu'i niu (coconut husk) and tu'aniu (coconut midrib) make up the shapes of the kupesi which are then sewn on to the base with pulu'i niu. This kupesi is made up of square and triangles, a row of squares which have two alternating designs in each square, then a row of triangles connected to the squares with straight lines inside as opposed to a design. [NEED NAMES/DESCRIPTION OF DESIGNS]. The design in each square alternates between the fata kupesi and the flower. The kupesi is dark and stained indicating that it has been frequently used.WāhiTonga/PacificAccession Number1978.56Rā Tāpiringa1978Tohu Tuakiri Kē48289 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete rubbing tablet, 1978.56, 48289, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1978.56, 48289Takenga ā-AhureaTonganKaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)WāhiTonga/PacificTikanga WaihangasewnWaitohu/mākaPres 48289.2 TONGATAPU (handwritten) Pres 48289.1 TONGATAPU (handwritten) Pres 48289.5 TONGATAPU (handwritten) Pres 48289.4 TONGATAPU (handwritten) Pres 48289.3 TONGATAPU (handwritten)Pāohopandanus (leaf)/leaf (plant material)/plant materialcoconut leaf/leaf (plant material)/plant materialsennit/cord (fiber product)[coconut (fibre)]/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre[coconut leaf]/leaf (plant material)/plant material[coconut (fibre)]/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre[coconut leaf]/leaf (plant material)/plant material[coconut (fibre)]/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre[coconut leaf]/leaf (plant material)/plant material[coconut (fibre)]/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre[coconut leaf]/leaf (plant material)/plant material[coconut (fibre)]/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre[coconut leaf]/leaf (plant material)/plant materialRaraunga Ine450 x 202mm450 x 205mm453 x 226mm455 x 307mm457 x 220mm451mm203mm4mm450mm200mm4mm457mm219mm5mm454mm284mm3mm452mm225mm4mmHuinga KaupapaBark cloth/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Fibrework/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Women/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Bark cloth/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Fibrework/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Women/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Bark cloth/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Fibrework/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Women/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Bark cloth/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Fibrework/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Women/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Bark cloth/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Fibrework/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Women/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Taumata whakarōpūTextileworking T&ETools & EquipmentWhakahounga o Mua08 Apr 2024 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