Tairiiri. Fan. Composite tairiiri woven from kikau ou (young coconut leaf) attached to mauranga (handle) rakau (wooden). The blade is in shape of an inverted triangle. Plaited commencement at centre base of the blade. Woven out in check. Natural colour overall. Mauranga is broken away at centre with only the top of the mauranga inserted into the blade (approximately 240mm). Lashed at the centre base of the blade with approximately 15mm of cotton thread. Blade is in good condition. "55152.3" is handwritten in black ink on the base of the blade.