Rare Rapaki Cape, this prestigious shoulder cape with robust plaited shoulder border that muka kaupapa (with double pair twining) extends from 34 cm. Areas of tailored shaping evident. Top band extending approximately 95 cm in Length with red, blue and black woollen loops mostly missing. Evidence of brown feathers attached at some stage. Double rolled thrums / cords in multiple layers give significant weight and warmth to this fine example. Warm rich aroma evident. Late 19th - early 20th century, Length 66 cm Width 101 cm.