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Deck of playing cards given to donor's father, Steward of 'Aurora' rescue ship in 1914-17 Ross Sea Shackleton Expedition

A finely woven variation of a konae, a two cornered bag made with an even number of whenu (strands) from a folded square base. Woven with natural harakeke in a takirua (over two, under two) pattern. Remains of a braided tapiki (finish) that has been used internally can be visualised. A muka cord has then been attached to this kete to create a pouch drawstring

Part of a Paraerae sandal woven from harakeke (flax). Two whenu (strands) are overlaid for reinforcement using the takitahi (over one, under one method), the strands used and method are similar to fragment 'F'.

Part of a Paraerae sandal woven from harakeke (flax). Two whenu (strands) are overlaid for reinforcement and woven using the takitahi (over one, under one method). This piece shows a tapiki (finish) along the heel end with a trimmed harakeke cushioning element adhered with a looping technique, however due to the width and thickness of the whenu (strands) used in the weaving, it is unlikely to have originally been a part of the other fragments.

Possibly the toe end of a sandal woven from harakeke (flax). Two whenu (strands) are overlaid for reinforcement using the takitahi (over one, under one method), the strands used and method are similar to fragment 'B'.