Digital Transgender Archive

Ta'ovala (overskirt)

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This is a garment designed by Asomaliu Tagiilima derived from a formal garment worn by Samoan, Tongan, and Fijian men, and features the vibrant colors and use of natural and manufactured materials that are increasingly common in contemporary women's costumes.

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Item Information:

Identifier
37720d12v
Collection
Te Papa Collection
Institution
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Creator(s)
Tagiilima, Asomaliu
Dates Covered
circa 1987
Genre
Physical Objects
Places
New Zealand
Wellington > Wellington City
Auckland
Topic(s)
Drag community
Fashion
LGBTQ+ communities
Maori (New Zealand people)
Resource Type
Artifact
Language
English
Rights
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