item details
NameKahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloak)
ProductionUnknown; weaver; New Zealand
Classificationcloaks, kahu kiwi
Materialsmuka (fibre), feather
Techniquesweaving
DimensionsOverall: 1255mm (width), 70mm (height), 1035mm (length)
Registration NumberME015102
Overview
The main kaupapa (body) of this cloak uses brown kiwi feathers. The two side borders consist of maroon and teal kereru (pigeon), and bluish-black tui (parson bird) feathers that form diamond patterns against a white background of kereru feathers.