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'Tūī cloak' woven garment

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Name'Tūī cloak' woven garment
ProductionKohai Grace; weaver; 2004; Wellington
Classificationcloaks, costume
Materialscopper, harakeke, feather, synthetic dye, thread
Techniqueshand weaving
DimensionsApproximate: 20mm (width), 600mm (height), 950mm (length)
Registration NumberME023873
Credit linePurchased 2008

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The white feathers attached to the garment originate from the breast of a kererū (pigeon).

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