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Rare Rapaki cape, a prestigious shoulder cape with robust…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
8-Sep-2011
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Description:
Rare Rapaki cape, a prestigious shoulder cape with robust plaited border with muka kaupapa with double pair twining. Areas of tailored shaping evident. Top band with red, blue and black woollen loops mostly missing. Evidence of brown feathers attached. Double rolled thrums in multiple layers give significant weight and warmth to this fine example. Warm rich aroma evident. L66 cm. W101 cm.
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori