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Waist-Mat

Date1790-1799
MediumHibiscus fibre
DimensionsObject/Work: 1720 x 560 mm
ClassificationsCostume
Terms
    Object numberC03214
    DescriptionA Ie'tonga or waist wrap, from Tahiti. It is made of finely woven hibiscus leaf fibre, woven on the diagonal with a deep fibre fringe. These fine mats were worn by people of rank, formed part of the costume of the Taupou virgin and chieftain’s son, and were an important commodity in ceremonial gift exchanges. This one was brought back to England by Captain Wilson after his missionary trip to the Pacific in his ship 'The Duff' in 1796.
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    Waist-Mat
    Captain Wilson
    1750-1800
    Poncho
    Captain Wilson
    1750-1799
    Girdle
    Captain Wilson
    1790-1799
    Barkcloth
    Captain Wilson
    1790-1799
    Doll
    Leverian Museum
    1700-1800
    Fan
    1800-1900
    Arm-Ornament
    1800-1900
    Stool
    Robert Schomburgk
    1835-1839
    Gorget
    1800-1840
    Club
    Robert Schomburgk
    1835-1839
    Girdle
    1800-1840
    Belt
    1800-1840