Banaba female dance costume

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

FE011926; Female Banaba Dance Costume; 2005; Tekenimatang, Makin

FE011926; Female Banaba Dance Costume; 2005; Tekenimatang, Makin ; view 1

FE011926; Female Banaba Dance Costume; 2005; Tekenimatang, Makin ; view 2

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Banaba female dance costume

item details

NameBanaba female dance costume

ProductionMakin Tekenimatang; costume designer; 2005; Fiji
Karoro Tekenimatang; costume designer; 2005; Fiji
Tekerawata Teboubou; costume designer; 2005; Fiji

Classificationcostume

Materialscoir, plant fibre, animal material, wool, rubber, plastic, nylon, sennit

Materials SummaryRiri - coconut fibre; sennit Waist Band - pandanus fiber, small and large white shells; black wool; elastic band Bra - pandanus, nylon line, thread Bau - pandanus Choker Necklace - pandanus fiber, velcro

TechniquesTraditional format

Registration NumberFE011926

Credit linePurchased 2005

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