Small coconut basket

human history

Commencement from four coconut frond sections, each with six leaves. Sections protrude at the end of each side. Two braided handles, which may be untied and tied together across basket to hold it closed. Used to contain food suspended from roof of house - coconuts, shell, fish, yam, pana etc.

Accession number: 2019.68.825 Last Update: 13 Aug 2026
Accession Number

2019.68.825

Other Id

94.232

Department

Pacific

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