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Kahu huruhuru (feather cloak)

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NameKahu huruhuru (feather cloak)
ProductionUnknown; weaver; North Island
Classificationkahu huruhuru, cloaks
Materialsmuka (fibre), feather, wool
Techniquestwining
DimensionsApproximate: 1350mm (width), 980mm (height)
Registration NumberME014165
Credit linePurchased 1979

Overview

Feather cloak consists of brown kiwi feathers around all four borders framing the centre pattens. White and green kereru (pigeon) feathers surround a large central diamond figure of orange and reddish-brown kaka (parrots) feathers.  

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