Te bunna

human history

Te bunna. Neck ornament of te ira n atu (human hair). Te bunna is specially intended to mark a blessing on a visitor when placed on the neck. It is also worn when dancing. This piece is made from black te ira n atu, and dried baa ni kaina (pandanus leaves) of natural brown colour. Te ira n atu, in small bundles at a time, are looped and intertwined with baa ni kaina in serrated-like patterns. Towards each end, te baa ni kaina is plaited into a round string and knotted. The display of te ira n atu captures the uniqueness of this piece. It is left untrimmed, showing a long length that is atypical for te bunna.

Nama tāpiringa: 1936.295 Whakahounga o Mua: 27 Jun 2023
Ingoa Kē

Neck ornament (English)

Accession Number

1936.295

Rā Tāpiringa

1936

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

24019 (ethnology)

197 (Maude Collection)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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