Te ili

human history

Ili. Fan. This is an ili made of kaumoe (immature coconut leaf). The stem of the kaumoe has been braided to form the spine of the ili as well as the handle. The handle is then encased in lalaga (woven) laukie (soft pandanus). The handle then flares to form a spade shaped blade. The kaumoe is lalaga to incorporate a row of windows near the edge for decorative purposes. The ili is then bordered with green and orange vulu (wool) that are tied in loops around the ili. As in many parts of the Pacific, ili are used to keep cool in hot weather or presented as gifts to visitors.

Nama tāpiringa: 1985.241 Whakahounga o Mua: 1 Sept 2026
Ingoa Kē

Fan (English)

Wāhi
Tuvalu
Accession Number

1985.241

Rā Tāpiringa

1985

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

51896 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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