Kakahu / feathered cloak

Maker
Rangimarie Hetet
Production date
1970
 Description
Cloak made of muka (processed flax fibre) with kaka feathered borders adorning the body of the cloak. Due to aging, the muka has turned a slight yellow colour. A small natural coloured fringe completes the bottom edge. This cloak was worn by Duncan MacIntyre during a visit of Queen Elizabeth II to New Zealand.
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Maker
Production date
1970
Media/Materials
Muka and kākā feathers. Feathered borders and feathers adorn the body of the kākahu with small tassel fringe.
Measurements
915 x 1150mm
Production place
Oparure, Te Kuiti, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand
Collection
Hetet/Te Kanawa Collection/Tangata Whenua
Department collection type
Tangata Whenua
Iwi
Maniapoto/Tainui
Credit line
Hetet/Te Kanawa Collection
Courtesy Waikato Museum
Te Whare Taonga O Waikato
Accession number
L2004/17/3

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