Kete houhere
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This is a kete houhere and is crafted from the inner materials of the endemic lacebark tree. The inner bark is striped off in layers and when dried, forms a lace-like-appearance which is then used to traditionally create delicate taonga. The kete pictured is woven in the takitahi style – the one up, one down technique. The top section that borders the opening has a serrated top that is folded down and secured by the aho (weft). The remaining fibres after the aho was added have been split to showcase the fringed finish. It is undyed.
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Title
Kete houhere
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Date made
circa 1932
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Subject
Handcrafts, Technology, Material culture
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Additional information
Organic, Vegetal, Bark, Hoheria
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Rights
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Location
The Old Fire Station, 32 Main Road, Katikati 3129
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Western Bay Museum
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