Iri Buli

human history

Iri Buli. Fan. Woven in the style distinctive to the women of Daku village, Tailevu province. Woven from voivoi (pandanus) of natural colour incorporated with somo (black dyed pandanus strips) to decorative effect, and magimagi (coconut sennit) braided in tali tolu (3 ply braiding technique) tightly wrapped around the handle. Blade’s commencement at centre base, woven out in vertical twill. Blade is heart-shaped with identical pattern on both sides.

Nama tāpiringa: 1929.303 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Wāhi
Daku/Tailevu/Fiji
Accession Number

1929.303

Rā Tāpiringa

1929

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

4339.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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Iribuli, 1929.303, 4339.2, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 21 Mar 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
Iribuli, 1929.303, 4339.2, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 21 Mar 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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