Pareu

human history

Pareu. Dance skirt. [Could possibly be from Fiji, not of Cook Islands origin?] Made from multiple fine cords of plant fibre all knotted to a central cord to encircle the waist. Dark brown in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1942.99 Whakahounga o Mua: 30 Nov 2017
Ingoa Kē

Dance Skirt (English)

Waist Garment (English)

Wāhi
[Cook Islands]
Wāhi Hāngai

[Polynesia]/Pacific

Accession Number

1942.99

Rā Tāpiringa

12 Nov 1942

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

26611 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
garment, waist, 1942.99, 26611, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 16 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
garment, waist, 1942.99, 26611, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 16 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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