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Loincloth from the Hawaiian Islands

1790-1810

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Strip of decorated barkcloth made from hibiscus bark, used for ceremonial maro (loin-cloth)

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Title: Loincloth from the Hawaiian Islands
Date Created: 1790-1810
Physical Dimensions: Length: 167 centimetres Width: 50 centimetres
Production place: Hawaiian Islands
Copyright: © The Trustees of The British Museum
British Museum link: Oc.HAW.25

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