Tuiga: a Samoan ceremonial headdress

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Tuiga: a Samoan ceremonial headdress

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The tuiga is a Samoan ceremonial headdress. Wearing the tuiga is a privilege only extended to members of certain families with rank and status; the wearer or their family must carry the chiefly title with which the tuiga is associated. In the 19th century, tuiga were reserved solely for ali’i (chiefs) and their taupou (chiefs’ daughters) or manaia (chiefs’ sons). It was worn by ali’i in war and for ceremonial processions during ta’alolo (food offerings). It was also worn by high ranking figur...

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Date created

Jun 2018

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Talei Si'ilata

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https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/topic/10595

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Headdresses / Sāmoan / Samoa

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