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

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