Rakei ura

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Rakei ura. Bodice of a dance costume. Woven from kiriau (hibiscus) and machine-sewn onto fabric. Two three-ply shoudler ties made from kiriau are sewn onto both sides at the top of the bodice. Kiriau strands, puka seeds, and pieces of koe (bamboo) stalk decorate the front centre of the bodice. Three metal hooks and three metal eyes are sewn on the back straps of the bodice.

Nama tāpiringa: 1985.347 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018

Ingoa Kē

Bodice (English)

Dance costume (English)

Wāhi

Rarotonga/Cook Islands

Wāhi Hāngai

Cook Islands

Accession Number

1985.347

Rā Tāpiringa

23 Sep 1985

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

51927.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Whakaahuatanga ā-Kiko

Rakei ura. Bodice of a dance costume. Woven from kiriau (hibiscus) and machine-sewn onto fabric. Two plaits in iri taki toru (3 ply) shoulder ties made from kiriau are sewn onto both sides at the top of the bodice. Kiriau strands, puka seeds, and pieces of koe (bamboo) stalk decorate the front centre of the bodice. Three metal hooks and three metal eyes are sewn on the back straps of the bodice. "51927.2 Rarotonga pres Ellis" is written in black ink on the inside of the bodice. Mostly natural in colour. Good condition.

Rakei ura

Rakei ura

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Rakei ura

Rakei ura

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