Artifact Number:
D.00284
Object:
Cloak
Korowai
Material:
Plant (flax), wool, feathers
Dimensions:
107.5 x 151.5 cm
Origin:
New Zealand, Polynesia
Comments:
Brown/Black tassles (hukahuka) throughout kaupapa (body) of cloak. Grey and white feathers on bottom border and side borders (maybe pheasant or chicken). Bottom border also has black and red running stitches (wool).Short natural fiber fringe. Visible remnants of red wool woven into side borders.
Collection Name: Peter Buck Collection