Story: Tall broadleaf trees
This food basket or kete is made of nīkau fronds. Nīkau leaves and fronds were used by Māori to thatch roofs, and for weaving mats, hats and kete.
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: I.006538
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