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1923.87.250

Poi ball made of raupo rush leaves with purple and yellow wool cord. [E.S-R 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 10/1/2005]

1923.87.250

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Collection type
Object
Description
Poi ball made of raupo rush leaves with purple and yellow wool cord. [E.S-R 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 10/1/2005]
Geographical reference
New Zealand
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > New Zealand
North Island
Cultural groups
Māori
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1869?, uncertain
Date collected
1860 - 1869?
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Rush Fibre Plant, Material Plant Leaf, Material Wool Yarn Animal, Process Plaited, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 300 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.87.250

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