discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou Placemat human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēTablemat (English)Kupu whakaahuaPlacemat. Circular in shape. Centre of mat woven from rauara (pandanus). Commencement from the centre of mat. Dyed-red strips of apuraka (giant swamp taro) decorate the rim of the mat. Dyed-red strips of kiriau (hibiscus fibre) are interwoven into the edge of the mat forming aka verevere (fringe).Wāhi[Manihiki]/[Cook Islands]Wāhi HāngaiManihiki/Cook IslandsAccession Number1974.147Rā Tāpiringa29 Nov 1974Tohu Tuakiri Kē46620.2 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete Placemat, 1974.147, 46620.2, Photographed by Jennifer Carol,… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1974.147, 46620.2Takenga ā-AhureaCook IslandsKohingaGengeKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker)Wāhi[Manihiki]/[Cook Islands]RāPre 1974Wāhi HāngaiManihiki/Cook IslandsTikanga Waihangawoven plaitedWaitohu/mākaPres 46620.2 (handwritten)Pāohopandanus (leaf)/leaf (plant material)/plant materialhibiscus (fibre)/plant fibre/natural fibre/fibregiant swamp taroRaraunga Ine360mm30mmTaumata whakarōpūMat, TableMat, FurnitureFurniture CoveringsHousehold Accessories02 FurnishingsWhakahounga o Mua20 Sep 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