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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Kete

Kete Muka woven from natural muka (flax fiber). Woven using whatu aho rua (two-pair weft-twining). The kaupapa (body) of this kete is decorated with mawhitiwhiti (woven cross stitch) patterns. Frill work woven edge. A piece of muka cord has been looped between stitches along the bottom to add a decorative element.

Provenance Place:
Moeraki, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D22.368

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
190mm (7 1/2")
Media/Materials
Harakeke, flax, fibre, vegetal, organic
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs 1. Dick
Rights
All rights reserved
Main Department
Taoka Māori
Secondary Department
Kā mahi a te whare pora
Accession Number
D22.368
On Display
No

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