'Ato tui

human history

'Ato tui. Coiled basket. This is a handwoven 'ato (basket). It has been woven to form an oval bowl-like shape with short sides and a wide diameter. Tuāniu (midribs) form the skeleton of the 'ato. Lau fala (soft pandanus material) and fau (lace bark) has been used to tui kolose (crochet/coil) over the tuāniu forming the material of the 'ato. The centre shows where the maker has begun and continued to form the 'ato. The rim curves inwards framing the opening. A single 'au (handle) has been attached to the sides of the rim. Lau paogo (coarse pandanus material) makes up the spine of the 'au which has then been encased with a plain lalaga (weave) of lau fala and fau. The entire 'ato has been made with naturally coloured lau fala and green dyed fau.

Nama tāpiringa: 1929.303 Whakahounga o Mua: 14 Sept 2023
Ingoa Kē

Coiled basket (English)

Wāhi
Samoa/Pacific
Accession Number

1929.303

Rā Tāpiringa

1929

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

4350.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
15 Mātātuhi
basket, 1929.303, 4350.1, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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