| Native Name | Tatua |
| Object Number | P3221A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Maori |
| Provenience | New Zealand |
| Period | Te Huringa I Period |
| Date Made | 1800 - 1900 CE |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | New Zealand Flax | Plant Fiber |
| Description | A tatua (belt) made of pīngao (golden sand sedge) with muka (processed New Zealand flax) cords. The primary decoration consists of alternating dyed horizontal threads. A tatua was often used by men with the primary function of holding weapons. They were worn around the waist and could be used to fasten cloaks or hold personal objects. |
| Length | 112 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912 |
| Other Number | 23553 - Dealer's Number |
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