Feather Korowai (cloak); Unknown; c.1925; 1995_618
Name/Title
Feather Korowai (cloak)
Feather Korowai (cloak)
About this object
Presented to Joseph Gordon Coates who was Prime Minister of New Zealand in 1925. This cloak or korowai is made from cotton, wool, flax and feathers. The bottom hem and sides are attached seperatley and woven flax, these are decorated with a taniko pattern in white and modern dyed black. The main part of the cloak is made from a heavy cotton cord with three panels of red wool pattern taniko. The rest of the area is covered with two types of brown feathers, which are possibly ostrich. Donor is the eldest grandson of Coates.
Presented to Joseph Gordon Coates who was Prime Minister of New Zealand in 1925. This cloak or korowai is made from cotton, wool, flax and feathers. The bottom hem and sides are attached seperatley and woven flax, these are decorated with a taniko pattern in white and modern dyed black. The main part of the cloak is made from a heavy cotton cord with three panels of red wool pattern taniko. The rest of the area is covered with two types of brown feathers, which are possibly ostrich. Donor is the eldest grandson of Coates.
Date Made
c.1925
c.1925
Medium and Materials
cotton
cotton
Measurements
93cm length x 112cm width
93cm length x 112cm width
Subject and Association Description
feather korowai (cloak)
feather korowai (cloak)
Credit Line
Mr and Mrs Gordon Pryde
Mr and Mrs Gordon Pryde
Object number
1995_618
1995_618
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