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Kahu kurī

Māori chief wearing a cloak made of kurī hide, with huia feather

Kurī hides were used for clothing. The tupuna in this image is wearing a kahu kurī along with huia feathers in his hair and is holding a mere.

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Published: 10 September 2024Updated: 31 January 2024Size: 92.54 KB
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