item details
Name'Karanga' shoes
ProductionPulp; manufacturer(s); 2011; New Zealand
Classificationshoes
Materialsleather
DimensionsOverall: 95mm (width), 275mm (length), 72mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH023947/7
Credit lineGift of the International Rugby Board, 2012
Overview
These shoes were worn by the soloist Precious Clarke who performed the karanga at the beginning of the Rugby World Cup ceremony in Auckland, 9 September 2011.
Her costume consisted of beautifully made and authentic elements, showcasing both Māori culture and New Zealand costume design to the world.