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Kahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloak)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

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NameKahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloak)
ProductionUnknown; weaver; New Zealand
Classificationcloaks, kahu kiwi
Materialsmuka (fibre), feather
Techniquestwining
DimensionsOverall: 1170mm (width), 710mm (height)
Registration NumberME007612
Credit lineGift of Mr C.W. Salmon, 1954

Overview

Brown kiwi feather cloak.  Across the cloak there are approximately 6 vertical rows of single white (albino) brown kiwi feathers.

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