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Makereti "Maggie" Papakura working on a korowai cloak
Makereti "Maggie" Papakura working on a korowai cloak
Object Number 2004.29.24889
Display Title Makereti "Maggie" Papakura working on a korowai cloak
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Maori / New Zealand / Makerti Papakura working at a korowai mat. / The Maoris believed that taking these mats / for New Zealand would bring evil to both / maker and receiver. This cloak was believed / to have caused Makerti's death. Her sister / Bella believed it should be returned to New / Zealand and finished."
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 18.5738 × 15.875 cm (7 5/16 × 6 1/4 in.)

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