New Zealand: Ancient DNA Recovers The Origins Of Maori Feather Cloaks

New Zealand: Ancient DNA Recovers The Origins Of Maori Feather Cloaks K. Hartnup, L. Huynen, R. Te Kanawa, L. D. Shepherd, C. D. Millar, and D. M. Lambert, 2011   Feather cloaks (kakahu), particularly those adorned with kiwi feathers, are treasured items or taonga to the Maori people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. They are considered iconic expression of Maori culture. Despite their status, much of our knowledge of the materials used to construct cloaks, the provenance of cloaks and the...

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