fibre, plaited

human history

Kafa. Girdle. Kafa is coconut sennit cordage which has many uses in Tonga. It can be used to lash fale (houses), vaka (canoes), or any two ,materials together in lieu of nails. Kafa can also function as a girdle to tie and hold up ta'ovala (waistmat). This bundle of kafa consists of a darker brown plaited kafa which is short in length.

Nama tāpiringa: 1984.49 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Dec 2020
Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1984.49

Rā Tāpiringa

1984

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

50746 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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fibre, plaited, 1984.49, 50746, Cultural Permissions Apply
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