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Wig

human history
  • Ingoa Kē

    Wig (English)

  • Kupu whakaahua

    Wig made from long, straight locks of dark-coloured te ira n atu (human hair). The ira n atu is sewn onto a black cap made from black felted textile. The locks are lighter in colour in some areas of the wig from previous sun exposure.

  • Wāhi
  • Accession Number
    1936.295
  • Rā Tāpiringa
    1936
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    24158 (ethnology)

    202 (Maude Collection)

  • Wāhanga
Wig, 1936.295, 24158, 202, Photographed by Andrew Hales,… … Read more

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