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Tairiiri (Fan)

unknownPre 1927

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland, New Zealand

Tairiiri. Fan woven from kikau (coconut leaf). The blade is in the shape of an inverted triangle. Mauranga (handle) is formed by weaving the blade from a main midrib of the kikau. Plaited commencement at the centre base in check. Top edge of the blade is flat with a patara (serrated) edge. Strips of kikau left unwoven near top of blade. Natural colour.

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

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