Kete

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Kete. Basket. This kete is a plaited coconut leaf basket, with a final plait to close off the bottom. These kete are very quick and easy to make and are usually made as a food carrier or fishing basket. The leaf has been split down the middle of the spine. The plait with this kete is one forward, one back, and continues with one over, one under. The midrib/spine is then folded to make the shape and to bring the two sides together, completing the oblong shape. This particular kete was made, used, flattened, and either rolled or folded into a rectangular shape. The plait itself has very large gaps in it. Its colour is faded green brown with a brown midrib. There are also a number of sunspots on the leaves and has breakages in the leaves.

Accession number: 1970.208 Last Update: 11 Sept 2019
Other Name

Basket (English)

Accession Number

1970.208

Accession Date

1970

Other Id

43760 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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