Korowai hihimā (cloak)

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Korowai hihimā (cloak)

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A hihimā is a korowai (cloak adorned with decorative two- or three-ply threads) that has undyed hukahuka (tassels). These cloaks are rare in comparison to the classic korowai, which have black-dyed hukahuka attached. The term hihimā, or 'rays of light', describes the beauty and movement of the natural muka hukahuka catching the light as the cloak is worn. This hihimā is one of two examples in the Te Papa collection. It was donated by Alexander Turnbull in 1913.ConstructionThe kaupapa (foundat...

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Date created

Gifted: 1913

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https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/65191

Related subjects

muka (fibre) / dye / korowai / cloaks / twining / Te Huringa I: 1800 - 1900 / New Zealand / Alexander Turnbull

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