Kete

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Kete. Bag. Woven from plastic packing strips of multiple colours in check. Rectangular shape. Two handles woven from the same material. Rim of the kete finished in patara (serrated edge). Blue, green, yellow, beige and orange plastic packing strips used in the kete's manufacture. Light weight. Slight tear in one strip towards side edge of the kete.

Last Update: 17 Sept 2026
Other Name

Basket (English)

Place
Cook Islands
Accession Date

12 Feb 1998

Other Id

2011.x.791 (temporary accession number)

55284 (Number on object)

Department

Pacific

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Kete, 2011.x.791, 55284, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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