Woven bodice (part a) with embroidered band across top. At centre, there is a white diamond, with the diamond shape radiating out from the centre in black and white sideways V's. Two black fabric shoulder straps are sewn on one end, and pinned in place by safety pins on the back. The upper section of the bodice fastens at the back with metal hook and clasps, leaving the bottom fabric open and drapey. The headband (part b) matches the embroidery on the bodice. It is composed of two pieces of fabric with bilaterally symmetrical designs, stitched together on one end, and attached by three small pieces of black elastic strap on the other. The interior is lined with black fabric. A typed label with the name "Deirdre Parkes" is stitched to the lining of the front, centre.

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• Type of Item bodice
• Culture Maori
• Material wool fibre, fibre, metal, synthetic rubber
• Measurements height 65.0 cm, width 53.0 cm (part a) height 4.0 cm, width 27.5 cm (part b)

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• Previous Owner Bette Thompson
• Received from Bette Thompson

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• Made in New Zealand

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• Creation Date during 1959
• Ownership Date before February 10, 2020
• Acquisition Date on February 10, 2020

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3425/0004 a-b