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tamate dance mask with underskirt. Wooden oblong face painted (material) Background colour terracotta design in blue and white, diamond shaped holes for eyes, two antennae which portrude from forehead. Whole face surounded by long fibres of hibiscus (?). Face has bamboo frame at back, pole passes from top to bottom of face (at rear) and proturdes at bottom (this may be for holding while dancing). underskirt made of long strands of fibre, bound and woven on to waistband.

Nama tāpiringa: 1977.103 Whakahounga o Mua: 22 Apr 2026