19th Century Kiwi Feather Cloak: Exceptional Condition, Rare Provenance
A fine 19th century kahu kiwi - kiwi feather cloak, Kaupapa of double pair twining. The top boarder with twists of black wool, the sides with twists of purple wool to the boarder. This is one of the finest kahu kiwi to ever be offered at auction in New Zea
Late 19th Century Kiwi Feather Stole
A rare late 19th century brown kiwi feather stole, in fine original condition with raw silk backing. 55.12 in. length
19th Century Kiwi Feather Cloak with Provenance
19th century kiwi feather cloak, muka Kaupapa of double pair twining with plaited decorative finish to the top. Minor feather loss. Provenance: Passed to the present owner by descent, historically owned by the stage actor and Maori concert performer Bathie
Kiwi Feather Cloak from 19th Century Aotearoa
A kahu kiwi feather cloak, Aotearoa, 19th century. Made from muka fibre with predominatly single pair twining. The lower section has double pair twining. There are major losses to the kiwi feathers. Dyed muka bands in purple detail three of the edges. Leng
Feathered cloak with native bird feathers
Kahu huruhuru (feather cloak), candlewick and cotton with applied native pigeon and hen feathers, 36.61 in. x 44.49 in.
Historical Maori Kiwi Feather Cloak
A historical Maori kahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloak), entirely covered with kiwi feathers and highlighted with spotted and orange feathers, all fixed to the finely woven candlewick ground, coloured wool used as border highlights and plaited short lengths at t
Kahu Huruhuru Feather Cloak with Kiwi Border and Designs
Superb kahu Huruhuru feather cloak made from fine muka fibre base with kiwi feather border and triangular and linear designs of kereru, kaka, kakariki and tui feathers, height 50.00 in., length 40.55 in.
19th Century Maori Kiwi Feather Cloak
Superb feather cloak. A rare and beautiful Maori kahu kiwi feather cloak from the 19th century. The cloak is adorned with mature brown kiwi feathers, in orthodox style. The kiwi feathers are tightly compacted to form plump, luminous appearance. In good con
Rare Maori Kiwi Feather Cloak from 19th Century
Kahu Kiwi feather cloak. A rare and beautiful Maori kiwi feather cloak from the 19th century. The cloak is adorned with mature brown kiwi feathers, in orthodox style. The cloak show signs of great age and use. In good stable condition with some loss of fea
Kahu Huruhuru Feather Cloak
Kahu Huruhuru prestigious feather cloak. Introduced in the second half of the 19th century, the kahu huruhuru celebrated the prestigious nature of the Polynesian cloak with the use of high-status bird species such as the kereru, kakariki, kaka and tui. Not
19th Century Kingmakers Kiwi Feather Cloak
An impressive and prestigious 19th century kahu kiwi, the Kingmakers cloak, muka flax fibre, kiwi feathers, kaka and kereru feathers. See long description for more information and provenance. Y registration 16695
Kiwifruit Feather Cloak with Colorful Wool Weaving
Feather cloak. A very beautiful cloak, kiwi feather rows flanked by vertical rows of interwoven red, yellow and black wool. Tag attached to the top right corner. Length 31.50 in. H2.24 in.
19th Century Feathered Kahu Huruhuru Cloak
A fine kahu huruhuru, 19th century, the kahu huruhuru cloak was introduced in the second half of the 19th century and was typically decorated with the feathers of high status bird species. This fine example dating from 1880 is muka backed and is woven with
Kahu Huruhuru Peacock Feather Cloak
Kahu huruhuru cloak, a very beautiful cloak, muka backing four vertical kiwi feather rows flanked by vertical rows of peacock feathers. Bottom border lined with peacock feathers to edge. Two small handles to the top. Length 31.50 in. Width 29.69 in.
Candlewick Feather Cloak with Pheasant Feathers
Kahu Huruhuru cloak feather cloak made with candlewick string with attached pheasant feathers. Intertwined red wool border to top and sides with attached purple material handles a row of feathers to the bottom border. Length 32.48 in. Width 33.86 in.
Maori Kiwi Feather Cloak
A Maori kiwi feather cloak (Korowai). Candlewick body and bias wefts. Tightly twisted black and brown dyed flax thrums. Kiwi and other white, red, and black feathers down both edges and across lower border. Braided lower edge. Length 42.91 in. Width 43.31…
Kiwi Feather Cloak with Colored Wool Insets
A kiwi feather cloak (kahu kiwi), with double pair twining and red and purple coloured wool interwoven at top end. Multicoloured wool to bottom. Loss of feathers throughout. Black wool used to conserve fragile areas. Length 40.47 in. Width 56.50 in.