item details
NameKahu huruhuru (feather cloak)
ProductionUnknown; weaver; North Island
Classificationkahu huruhuru, cloaks
Materialsmuka (fibre), feather, wool
Techniquestwining
DimensionsApproximate: 1030mm (width), 50mm (height), 680mm (length)
Registration NumberME014164
Credit linePurchased 1979
Overview
The top row has alternating bunches of black, brown, cream and barred chicken feathers. Main body has an alternating check pattern of light brown and cream chicken feathers. The two side borders also have multicoloured chicken feathers. The bottom border has alternating male ring-necked pheasant; orange and red kaka (parrot) feathers; chicken (white and black & white) feathers; metallic green peacock herl; and grey & white spotted tufted guineafowl feathers.