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The Material Culture of the Cook Islands (Aitutaki)

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Ornaments come under the general name of rakei. To decorate is hakamanea.

Head ornaments. Wreaths or garlands come under the general term of pare, and have been referred to under the chapter on Clothing. They were made of flowers and sweet-scented leaves that are mentioned under hei, necklaces.