Kato polapola

human history

Kato polapola. Coconut leaf basket. Kato polapola are woven from a single coconut leaf. They are an every day basket or bag which are easily and quickly made and have many uses. They are most commonly used for food gathering out in the plantation or out at sea. This kato polapola is neatly made and has two fau (hibiscus) fibre handles.

Nama tāpiringa: 1992.304 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Sept 2026
Ingoa Kē

Basket (English)

Wāhi
Malae Village/Ono District/Futuna Island/New Hebrides/Vanuatu Futuna/Wallis and Futuna
Accession Number

1992.304

Rā Tāpiringa

10 Nov 1992

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

54323 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
15 Mātātuhi
Kato polapola, 1992.304, 54323, Cultural Permissions Apply
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