Tīfaifai

Tīfaifai

Title
Sirenes (Meherio or Mermaids)
Primary Pattern
Tīfaifai
Quiltmaker
Taurua, Marie and Ruth Beard Hammond
Geographical Origin
Made in
Mahina, Tahiti,
Society Islands,
French Polynesia
Native Pattern Name
Tīfaifai
Primary Technique
Appliqued, Reverse
Other Techniques
Appliqued, Hand
Dimensions (LxW)
97
87.5
246
222
Date Range
1981-1982
Primary Fiber
Cotton
Primary Fabric
Broadcloth/Muslin
Binding
Tucked in (Knife-Edge)
Inscription Type
None
IQM Collection
Joyce D. Hammond Collection
IQM Object Number
2021.046.0003
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