Artifact Number:
1972.388.001
Object:
Cloak
Kahu kiwi
Material:
Feather, plant (flax)
Dimensions:
95 x 119 cm
Origin:
Taupo Region, New Zealand, Polynesia
Comments:
Kiwi feathers throughout kaupapa (body) of cloak. Side borders and bottom border have green,white, and orange feathers. Dyed brown running flax stitch along neck border. *Belonged to paramount chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa
Collection Name: The Society of Women Geographers