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Two Maori skirts, kits, a carved Tohungais feeding bowl, and various Maori tools
Two Maori skirts, kits, a carved Tohungais feeding bowl, and various Maori tools
Object Number 2004.29.24899
Display Title Two Maori skirts, kits, a carved Tohungais feeding bowl, and various Maori tools
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Maori / New Zealand / Above: Two Maori skirts; the upper one of flax and fiber, the / lower of fiber only, dyed black and yellow. / On the Stand: Carved Tohungais feeding-bowl (for chiefs); carved / adze handle; Meres, Tikis, Poi Balls, Tohungas Fork. / Below: Kits of various designs in colors; prepared hemp in / coils; two Kiwi feather kits. (17)"
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 21.59 × 16.8275 cm (8 1/2 × 6 5/8 in.)

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