cord

human history

Kafa. Girdle. Kafa is coconut sennit cordage which has many uses in Tonga. It can be used to lash fale (houses), vaka (canoes), or any two ,materials together in lieu of nails. Kafa can also function as a girdle to tie and hold up ta'ovala (waistmat). This kafa is made entirely from pulu'i niu and is chain plaited and 3 ply plaited at either end.

Nama tāpiringa: 1941.90 Whakahounga o Mua: 31 Mar 2023
Ingoa Kē

kafa (Tongan)

Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1941.90

Rā Tāpiringa

1941

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

26092 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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