Pare kaka'o

human history

Pare. Hat. Made from fernland reed, Miscanthus floridulus, kaka'o. Construction by plaiting long decorative bands from this fibre, then it is machine sewn into form of hat. Commencement is from the top of the crown. The rim is decorated with five flowers, five semi-circular shapes, and aravivi (chain), all made of kaka'o. The rim has a scalloped edge. Natural golden brown in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1956.173.1 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Mar 2022
Ingoa Kē

Hat (English)

Accession Number

1956.173.1

Rā Tāpiringa

25 Nov 1956

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

34765.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
18 Mātātuhi
Pare, 1956.173.1, 34765.1, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 03 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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