Hakori's Refuge

Once common among the most experienced fishermen and shark hunters of the Huana tribes, cloaks like this were stitched together from layers of vellum-thick seal hide and oiled against the elements. They not only served the practical purpose of keeping the wearer relatively warm and dry while protecting them from snapping teeth and lashing tentacles, but also denoted status; an individual draped in these hides willingly braved Ngati's unforgiving domain to support the tribe. This particular cloak bears the signs of years of hard use, its stitching frayed and edges ragged. Despite the obvious wear, the mantle's hardy construction continues to ward off water and chill alike.