Kete pusa
human history
Kete pusa. Storage basket. Made by Apiseka Nemaia. This kete is made from launiu (coconut leaf). Two coconut fronds are split into four sides that are created for plaiting. This is woven in the flat then joined together in the round. The base is plaited and there is a fakaumaga (protruding edging) which marks the conclusion of the weaving. Kete like this are used for storage purposes such as clothing, household items, or anything else depending on the owner.
Accession number: 1970.208 Last Update: 18 Sept 2019
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Storage basket (English)
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1970.208
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1970
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43775 (ethnology)
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