Tuiga (ceremonial headdress)

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Tuiga (ceremonial headdress)

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Te Papa Collections Online

Description

Tuiga The tuiga is a ceremonial headdress that is associated with rank and status in Samoan society. In the 19th century its use was reserved solely for ali'i (chiefs) and their taupou (chiefs’ daughters) or manaia (chiefs’ sons). It was worn by chiefs in battle and for ceremonial processions during ta’alolo (food offerings). It was also worn in celebratory dances and for important occasions that were marked with ‘ava ceremonies. The older style of tuiga was a composite headdress made up of f...

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Image

Date created

2005

Creator

Rupi Taituuga

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/703323

Related subjects

leaf / shell (plant material) / bark strip / husk (plant material) / shell (animal material) / seed / headdresses / Sāmoa / Polynesian / Sāmoan / Apia / Rupi Taituuga

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