Niu Ulu Cavu (Wig of coconut husk)

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland, New Zealand

Niu Ulu Cavu. Headdress made of coconut shell and husk. The inner part of the Niu Ulu Cavu consists of a coconut shell with the outer part consisting of husk that has progressively been striped from the top (unstriped end of husk) to the brim (shaped striped husk).

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Title: Niu Ulu Cavu (Wig of coconut husk)
Creator: Unknown
Location Created: Cautata/Tailevu/Fiji
Type: Artifact
External Link: Auckland Museum: Collections Online
Rights: please see our Cultural Permissions guidelines for information on re-using this image., Auckland Museum's cultural-permissions policy applies

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

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