Manawaroa Ōkoroko Tuauau

Taonga created by weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi

This style of cloak includes fine strips of whale baleen.

Maker

Reihana Parata

Iwi

Waitaha, Ngāti māmoe, Ngāi Tāhu

Materials

Muka and whale baleen

Te Kāhui Whiritoi

About the artist

Reihana Parata, QSM

Waitaha, Ngāti māmoe, Ngāi Tāhu

Also known as Aunty Doe, Reihana Parata QSM joined the Kāhui Whiritoi in 2008.

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