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Korimngi or Kini Kini mat of unscraped flax
Korimngi or Kini Kini mat of unscraped flax
Object Number 2004.29.24894
Display Title Korimngi or Kini Kini mat of unscraped flax
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Maori / New Zealand / Korimngi, or Kini Kini, mat 53"x49". Made of / black and yellow strings of unscraped flax, which / when dried are rolled up like guills. Rattled / as wearer moved. Very rare. (9)"
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 16.9863 × 15.0813 cm (6 11/16 × 5 15/16 in.)

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