Kaitaka Korowai textile with taniko borders worn by great chiefs

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Object Number 2004.29.24898

Display Title Kaitaka Korowai textile with taniko borders worn by great chiefs

Descriptions

Object Description Written on board: "Maori / New Zealand / Kaitaka Korowai 60"x57", or Paepaeroa, with taniko borders / of red, brown, black, and white. Worn only by great chiefs. (11)"

Department Photographic

Culture

Maori

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / New Zealand

Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard

Dimensions Overall: 16.8275 × 19.3675 cm (6 5/8 × 7 5/8 in.)

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