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Kahu kura (kākā feather cloak)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

item details

NameKahu kura (kākā feather cloak)
ProductionUnknown; weaver; 1900-1940; North Island
Classificationkahukura, cloaks
Materialsmuka (fibre), feather
Techniquestwining
DimensionsOverall: 1310mm (width), 1120mm (height)
Registration NumberME015838
Credit linePurchased 1996

Overview

Entire cloak is made entirely of the different barred orange underwing coverts of the kaka (parrot).