Basket made from NIR bast

human history

Commencement from a square base. Plaited in check from strips of nir bast, four corners. Bands of black banana overlaid to carry decorative patterns on sides. Two suspension cords emerge from each corner from a triangular tag at each corner. These are taken into three-ply braids, making an eight cord carrying cord. There are also four shorter cords for securing the contents. Made by Maryanne Itoko, Nea Village, S.W. Santa Cruz.

Nama tāpiringa: 2019.68.949 Whakahounga o Mua: 5 Nov 2025
Accession Number

2019.68.949

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

02.96

Wāhanga

Pacific

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