Poncho
29-58-26
From: Mangaia (uncertain) | Cook Islands (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 29-58-26 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Mangaia (uncertain) | Cook Islands (uncertain) |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Bark Cloth |
Description | Of the poncho type, or that called in Tahiti tiputa. Made from a single piece of tapa, without coloured decoration. The decoration consists of various designs formed by cutting out groups of triangles, which gives a lace like appearance to the garmet. The edges are fringed. Cf. 18049 |
Length | 145 cm |
Width | 90 cm |
Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
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