Taura rauara

human history

Taura kiriau. Hibiscus rope made from kiriau (hibiscus). Light-brown in colour. Taviri braid (2 ply twisted technique). This is with a noose made from kiriau. Iri taki a (4 ply braid). Flat woven area near noose hold. Golden brown in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1986.2 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Hibiscus rope (English)

Wāhi
Atiu/Cook Islands
Wāhi Hāngai

Atiu/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1986.2

Rā Tāpiringa

21 Jan 1986

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

52009 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia
11 Mātātuhi
noose, 1986.2, 52009, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 27 Oct 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
noose, 1986.2, 52009, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 27 Oct 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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