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1988.40.2

Specimen of New Zealand flax, PHORMIUM TENAX, for use in weaving.

1988.40.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Specimen of New Zealand flax, PHORMIUM TENAX, for use in weaving.
Cultural groups
Māori
Date / Period
Date made: 1988
Date collected
By 1988
Acquisition information
Donated: 29/09/1988
Materials and processes
Material Flax (NZ) Plant
Dimensions
Length: max 500 mm bundle with dangly bits
Object numbers
Accession number: 1988.40.2

Search terms: Plant, Specimen, Textile, Technique

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