Papa topi

human history

Tahiri. Whip. Made from the aerial root of the pandanus tree. Used as a whip for tops (recreational activity). One end acts as a handle to grip. The other end is split finely to create voluminous whisk effect of the pandanus fibres. Natural colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1928.103 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Top whip (English)

Wāhi
Aitutaki/Cook Islands
Wāhi Hāngai

Aitutaki/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1928.103

Rā Tāpiringa

1928

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

2012 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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Papa topi, 1928.103, 2012, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Papa topi, 1928.103, 2012, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 10 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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