Te Kohinga Taoka Māori
Collection Record
Sandal, Paraerae
Two sandals 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 trimmed harakeke added as a possible decorative or cushioning element adhered with a knot. Looped harakeke runs around the outer edge of each sandal laced with knotted harakeke.
Provenance Place:
Murihiku, South Island, New Zealand
D50.172
Details
- Provenance Place
- Murihiku, South Island, New Zealand
- Cultural Group
- Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
- Measurements
- 290mm (11 7/16")
- Rights
- All rights reserved
- Department
- Taoka Maori
- Accession Number
- D50.172
- On Display
- No
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