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An exceptional hoheria kete (lacebark bag), with twisted…
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An exceptional hoheria kete (lacebark bag), with twisted lacebark handles. This kete forms a rare subsection of Maori textiles made from lacebark rather than the more traditional muka. Woven in a geometric design, this rare survivor is made from strips of folded lacebark expertly tied together to form a kete. Circa 1880 - 1900. In presentation frame with Uv glass. 48 x 41 cm. Private collection - New Zealand.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori