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Ei Katū - Lasting Beauty

Item

Ei Katu 1.jpg

Title

Ei Katū - Lasting Beauty

Description

‘Ei’ (ay) meaning “garland” or “wreath,” and ‘Katū’ (kah-too) meaning “head” or “skull.” These are traditional floral crowns, commonly made from fresh flowers, leaves, and other plant life found on the island. They’re often worn at weddings, for graduations, funerals, and to reflect personal beauty, representing pride, hospitality, and community. – Jennifer Bergquist-Turori Villejo, CSUSM Senior

Creator

Local Artists of the Cook Islands

Format

Synthetic Flowers/Leaves & Ribbon

Citation

Local Artists of the Cook Islands , “Ei Katū - Lasting Beauty,” Wayfinding Community-Campus Vā, accessed September 30, 2026, https://library.csusm.edu/context-library-series/wayfindingcommunitycampusva/document/108.

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