Māori, New Zealand
19th century
Harakeke (New Zealand flax)
Bag: 10 x 10 in. (25.4 x 25.4 cm); Linen mat: 13 x 13 in. (33 x 33 cm)
Provenance: Fred Boschan, Philadelphia, PA
The kete is the standard woven basket of Māori material culture, produced from harakeke, or New Zealand flax, and used for carrying and storing food, personal belongings, and valued objects. Weaving was a skilled and culturally significant practice in Māori society, with different patterns and techniques associated with specific regions and weavers. This example dates to the nineteenth century and comes from a single Philadelphia collection.
The bag is woven in a dense, even pattern with a fringed border on three sides and a twisted fiber tie at the top, the harakeke retaining its warm natural tone throughout. The weave structure is consistent and well-executed across the full surface. A linen display mat accompanies the piece.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
Māori, New Zealand
19th century
Harakeke (New Zealand flax)
Bag: 10 x 10 in. (25.4 x 25.4 cm); Linen mat: 13 x 13 in. (33 x 33 cm)
Provenance: Fred Boschan, Philadelphia, PA
The kete is the standard woven basket of Māori material culture, produced from harakeke, or New Zealand flax, and used for carrying and storing food, personal belongings, and valued objects. Weaving was a skilled and culturally significant practice in Māori society, with different patterns and techniques associated with specific regions and weavers. This example dates to the nineteenth century and comes from a single Philadelphia collection.
The bag is woven in a dense, even pattern with a fringed border on three sides and a twisted fiber tie at the top, the harakeke retaining its warm natural tone throughout. The weave structure is consistent and well-executed across the full surface. A linen display mat accompanies the piece.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
