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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Sandal, Paraerae

Sandal woven from harakeke (flax). Two whenu (strands) are overlaid for reinforcement and woven using the takitahi pattern. Braided tapiki (finish) along the heel ends with long harakeke (210mm) added as a possible decorative or cushioning element adhered via looping through wefts. Looped harakeke runs around the outer edge of each sandal laced with knotted harakeke.

Provenance Place:
Diamond Lake, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

D45.112

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
280mm (11")
Media/Materials
Harakeke, flax, fibre, vegetal, organic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D45.112
On Display
No

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