Korowai Cloak, with double-paired twining technique. Overall in very good condition but with some dark staining on the inside. The body decorated throughout with dark brown rolled cord (hukahuka - possibly kuri) arranged in rows. The lower kaupapa edge is fringed. The Korowai is professionally conserved and floats within a professional mounted frame. Old tag attached with twine to left edge. Front reads: 'A Whakaewa. A Maori Garment. From Rev. John Morgan. Otawhao. No. 96 1(8) 72'. Reverse reads: 'From Grandson'. Rev. John Morgan (1806/7 - 1865) was a missionary who strove to give Maori 'the comforts of early English Farms'. He introduced to Otawhao wheat and other crops and with assistance of Governor George Grey, agricultural machinery and flour mills. Maori agriculture flourished. Rev. John Morgans focus on economic well being as opposed to spiritual instruction often brought him into conflict with the Church. In 1835 Henry William's assessed Morgan as possessing 'a degree of self importance which may well be correct'. Height 50 cm. Width 97 cm.