Cabbage tree kete
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Cabbage tree kete
The cabbage tree was an important fibre plant for early Māori. They used the leaves to weave food carrying baskets or kete, shown here, as well as mats, rain capes and sandals.
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: I.006539
Permission of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
