Kete

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Kete. Bag. For carrying personal items. Woven from rauara (pandanus leaf) strips. Rectangular flat shape. Woven in check. Commencement at base. Bottom closed off in an iri (braid) outside of kete, with a 'tail' at one end. Two tatai (handles) of iri taki toru (3-ply braid) rauara strips, knotted to each side of kete in attachment. All natural colour.

Accession number: 1985.454 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Bag (English)

Accession Number

1985.454

Accession Date

1985

Other Id

51984A (ethnology)

51984 (incorrect number)

Department

Pacific

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Kete, 1985.454, 51984A, 51984, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 23 May 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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