Chief Bonnet

(UEM191) A Māori chieftain robe made by braiding hemp. It is around 100 cm long and about 1,70 cm wide. The robe was acquired in 1833 by the Ethnographic Museum. However, it appears to have not been located after moving it to the collection at Økern.

 

Material: Hemp, vegetal fibre 

Region and culture: New Zealand - Maori