This fine kaitaka huaki from the early 19th century has bunches of white dog hair sewn onto the harakeke (flax) foundation. The double tāniko borders on three sides have been woven in black and undyed flax fibre, plus red, blue, green and yellow wool.
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Oc1995,Q.7
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