Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Kete [plaited bag, usually harakeke] |
Artist |
Hokianga, Mrs Amiria Puhirere |
Year Range from |
1920 |
Year Range to |
1931 |
Description |
Small kete made from houhere/houhi (ribbonwood/lacebark) with two plaited handles. |
People |
Weeks, Mary Hannah |
Search Terms |
Onuku Runanga Onuku |
Subjects |
Maori Textiles Weaving Bags Purses Gifts |
Provenance |
Family tradition has it that it was made by Amiria Puhirere (Hokianga) and given by her to the donor's paternal great grandmother, Mary Hannah Weeks who was friendly with the creator. Passed by inheritance to donor's father Jack (Eric John) Reid, who passed it to donor, Ruth Jones (nee Reid). |
Catalog Number |
2024.13.1 |
Credit line |
Gift of Ruth Jones |