Vesa

human history

Vesa. Two leg ornaments. Plaited plant fibre, possibly voivoi (pandanus), light brown in colour. Brought together into a round shape with a large knot as a feature. Round in section. 11728.1 has a metal nail stuck into the knot to keep it secure. 11728.2 has a slight depression that is green in colour.

Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Leg ornaments (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Rā Tāpiringa

1893

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

11728 (ethnology)

11728.1 (ethnology)

11728.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
14 Mātātuhi
ornament, 11728, 11728.1, 11728.2, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 21 Aug 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
Tirohia ngā pikitia ( 14)