Tupu-a-Nuku – Kinikini

Taonga created by weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi

Similar to a this kinikini is designed to be worn around the waist.

Maker

Ranui Ngarimu

Iwi

Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Ngaati Mutunga

Materials

Muka, ti kouka and pīngao overlay

Te Kāhui Whiritoi

About the artist

Ranui Ngarimu

Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Ngaati Mutunga

Ranui Ngarimu ONZM joined the Kāhui Whiritoi in 2008.

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