Ta'ovala (overskirt)

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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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: In copyright
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Ta'ovala (overskirt)

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