Tairiiri

human history

Tairiiri. Fan woven from kikau (coconut leaf). The blade is in the shape of an inverted triangle. Mauranga (handle) formed by weaving the blade from a main midrib of the kikau. Plaited commencement at the centre base in check. Top edge of the blade is flat with a patara (serrated) edge. Strips of kiaku left unwoven on the object. Natural colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1927.124 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Fan (English)

Wāhi Hāngai

Aitutaki/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1927.124

Rā Tāpiringa

23 Jun 1927

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

1021.4 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Tairiiri, 1927.124, 1021.4, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 08 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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