Contributing their voice and measina [taonga] as part of the O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition, in this track we hear from Pamata Toleafoa talk about Lave

"I have selected the lave as my measina for the 'O le fogava'a e tasi' – one family exhibition. The lave is part of a family that belongs to another measina called the tuiga (Samoan crown). The tuiga consists of many elements that are individually wrapped and intricately woven into the head/hair of the wearer.

I have chosen the lave because of its complex and eye-catching design. The lave alongside the pale fuiono is the most adorned and overly sophisticated designed aspect of the tuiga. Many lave are created with each artist's cultural and creative flair, but historically, they consist of shells and afa (sennit) stitched together."

Image: Pamata Toleafoa, 2023,Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections

Music: Track 1: Drum_Dance_Vaipae_Aitutaki from the album https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search/card?id=b2816c56-f483-4573-816c-56f4837573d1&entityType=FormatGroup

O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition can be viewed on Level 2 of Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library till the end April 2023