discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou wall hanging human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēkolose (Tuvaluan)Fafetu (Tuvaluan)Kupu whakaahuaThese three fafetu works are made of plastic cargo ties, which are wrapped in different coloured ribbons and plastic. The spaces are decorated with a variety of patterns in wool of varying colours using the technique of tio - a type of crochet work, and lalanga - weaving using a needle. Small cowrie shells decorating the edges of the outside circular and star shaped frames finish off the work. The bright and colourful palette is a distinctive feature of fafetu and other Tuvaluan art forms such as gatu kolose (crocheted tops and dresses). Motifs found on fafetu such as the ‘star’ are commonly seen in gatu kolose, shell necklaces and other Tuvaluan material culture. Like other kolose artists, Lakiloko’s designs are created freehand without patterns.WāhiAuckland/New ZealandAccession Number2015.50.4Rā Tāpiringa20 Jul 2015Tohu Tuakiri Kē56763.4 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete wall hanging; fafetu; 2015.50.4 Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2015.50.4Takenga ā-AhureaTuvaluanKaiwaihanga Matua Lakiloko Keakea (Maker)WāhiAuckland/New ZealandRā2014Tikanga Waihangastrung plaited crochetneedleworkPāohowool thread/threadplastic/organic materialRaraunga Ine475 x 420 x 20mm460mm510 x 570 x 20mmWhakahounga o Mua10 Aug 2018 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