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Maori Feather cloak (detail)

Maori Feather cloak (detail)
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Maori Feather cloak (detail)
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The kahu kiwi is a traditional Maori cloak, highly valued for its craftsmanship and cultural significance. It is woven from fine fibres of harakeke (phormium tenax) and decorated primarily with kiwi feathers. To enhance its appearance, each feather is carefully knotted at the base with the shaft facing downward, ensuring the feathers fan outward...

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https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/175176
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Clothing / Ceremony / First Peoples / Pacific Cultures

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