Feather Cape Item Number: C1464 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Natural coloured cape with short rows of black string fringe over entire surface. Openwork twining: twining is carried in pairs with pitch in opposite directions on a weft of flax cordage. Weft protrudes at bottom to form a fringe. Caught under twining on face by means of being looped under twining is a series of cords several inches in length.
History Of Use
Kahuhukahuka--cape with cords of flax.
Item History
- Made in New Zealand before 1960
- Owned by Kenneth Webster before February 1960
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Kenneth Webster (Seller) during February 1960
What
- Name
- Feather Cape
- Identification Number
- C1464
- Type of Item
- cape
- Material
- new zealand flax fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- twined and tied
- Overall
- height 184.0 cm, width 120.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maori
- Previous Owner
- Kenneth Webster
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Kenneth Webster (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Zealand
When
- Creation Date
- before 1960
- Ownership Date
- before February 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during February 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0016/0002