Early Kaitaka Fine Flax Cloak with Taniko Border

Early Kaitaka fine flax cloak of muka twining, plain body with…
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Early Kaitaka fine flax cloak of muka twining, plain body with narrow side and deep bottom taniko border of classic zig zag (aramoana) and triangular (aronui) patterns of black dyed muka and brightly died wool, height 127 cm, length 174 cm

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