Tairiiri

human history

Tairiiri. Fan. Woven from kikau ou (young coconut leaf) in the shape of a spade. Plaited commencement from centre base in check weave. Blade terminates at a single apex. Natural colour. Mauranga (handle) is formed from two ribs of the main section of a kikau and plaited together to form the mauranga and the blade.

Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Fan (English)

Wāhi
Cook Islands
Wāhi Hāngai

Cook Islands

Rā Tāpiringa

1899

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

8371 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
Tairiiri, 8371, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply