ornament, head

human history

Headband. This headband is made from woven natural coloured and green dyed lou akau (pandanus). The middle has a spiral decoration and sprouting from the centre, are 13 rosettes, brown and green in colour, and different sizes. This headband would have been a part of a full set of dance attire, perhaps worn in place of a tekiteki (head ornament).

Nama tāpiringa: 1974.147 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Sept 2026
Wāhi
[Tonga]/Pacific
Accession Number

1974.147

Rā Tāpiringa

29 Nov 1974

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

46612 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
13 Mātātuhi
ornament, head, 1974.147, 46612, Cultural Permissions Apply
ornament, head, 1974.147, 46612, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
Tirohia ngā pikitia ( 13)