Fala

human history

Fala. Stem of pandanus plant. This fala is long and narrow and coloured a natural beige. It is neither polished nor decorated. The fala served many uses in the Tokelau community. Various tools and implements were made using fala and it was also used during construction of fale (houses) or to lift and carry vaka (canoes).

Nama tāpiringa: 1970.208 Whakahounga o Mua: 9 Oct 2019
Ingoa Kē

Stem of pandanus plant (English)

Wāhi
Fakaofo/Tokelau Islands/Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1970.208

Rā Tāpiringa

1970

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

44056 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
5 Mātātuhi
Piece of wood, 1970.208, 44056, Cultural Permissions Apply
Piece of wood, 1970.208, 44056, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
Tirohia ngā pikitia ( 5)