Feathered Cotton Kete
Fine kete Robustly constructed from cotton-based twine. Both sides are covered with various coloured feathers that are attached on every second aho (weft). Length 20 cm. Width 22 cm
Kiwi Feather Twined Kete
Fine kiwi kete superb kiwi-feather kete. Double-pair twining with kiwi feathers attached on every second aho (weft). The muka kaupapa is in good condition. Feathers in good condition. Length 20 cm. Width 20 cm
Kiwi Feather Twined Kete
Fine kiwi kete finely made kiwi feather kete. Double pair twining with kiwi feathers attached on every second aho (weft). The muka kaupapa is in good condition. Some loss of feathers evident. Length 13 cm. Width 14 cm
Blue Wave Patterned Kete with Double Twining and Handles
Fine kete, with double pair twining, highlighted with a raised wave pattern. Natural blue dye with two attached handles. Height 15 cm. Width 11.5 cm (bag only)
Looped and Wavy Banded Muka Kete/Tea Cosy
A late 19th century/early-20th century muka kete/tea cosy, banded with looped and wavy woven designs, long tasselled fringe with bow and tassel to the tapered end. Note: similar kete are recorded as being made c.1890 as 'Fashion' or dress items intended…
Maori Feather Kete Bag with Pheasant and Pukeko Feathers
A Maori feather bag (kete). Feathers include pheasant and Pukeko. Wool fringe with handles. Includes note about the history of kete. Length 18 cm. Width 8 cm
Rare 19th Century Kiwi Feather Bag
A rare 19th century large kiwi feather bag (kete). Woven flax in superb condition. Length 39 cm. Width 37 cm. Depth 35 cm
Kiwi Feathered Woven Kete
Kete muka kiwi. Early woven kete single twining with attached kiwi feathers attached on every second aho (weft). Some feather loss. Height 19 cm. Width 24 cm.
Kiwi Feather Twined Kete
Kete muka kiwi. Extremely fine construction with double paired twining and kiwi feathers attached on every second aho (weft). Very good condition. Height 21 cm. Width 25 cm.
Kiwi Feather Kete with Double Pair Twining
Kete muka kiwi. Very good example of a finely made kiwi feather kete, double pair twining with kiwi feathers attached on every second aho (weft). The muka kaupapa is in good condition. Two decorative tassels to the front and one on the back. Height 17 cm.…
Pair of Small Muka Bags in Excellent Condition
Kete muka. Two small muka bags, in very good condition. Height eight 24 cm. Width 20 cm. Height 12.5 cm. Length 10.5 cm.
Muka Bag with Single Pair Twining and Large Fringe
Fine kete. A good example of a muka bag with single pair twining, with large fringe. Very good condition. Height 21.5 cm. Width 30 cm.
Double Pair Twined Muka Bag with Wave Pattern
Kete muka. A masterfully constructed muka bag with double pair twining, separated warps in a intertwined wave pattern, and a substantial fringe with tassels. Purple and blue dyed warp decoration, with a silk lining. Height 35 cm. Width 47 cm.
Chequered Muka Bag with Raised Wave Pattern and Fringe
Kete muka. A large example of a woven constructed muka bag with double pair twining, separated warps in a raised wave pattern in a chequered design, and a substantial fringe. Height 30 cm. Width 43 cm.
Mid-20th Century Food Gathering Kete Set
Four food gathering kete, mid-20th century. Width 52 cm max
Three Handwoven Kete with Raranga - 27cm Width
Three small kete, with raranga, Y12954, Y12952, Y12953. Width 27 cm max
Robust Muka Kete with Cross Weave and Fringe
Muka Kete robustly constructed with double pair twining and cross weaved pattern and substantial fringe. Y registration pending 23 cm x 23 cm
Feathered Muka Kete from 1845
An early 19th century muka Kete Circa 1845 decoratively feathered with kereru (native pigeon) tui and Kiwi feathers Y registration pending 20 cm x 20 cm
Feathered Muka Kete from 1845
An early 19th century muka kete circa 1845 decoratively feathered with kereru feathers 14 cm x 19 cm
Feathered Twining Car Decoration
A muka kete, double pair twining decorated with white Kereru feathers and red and green kaka feathers. Y registration 17509. Length 15 cm
Kiwi Feather and Muka Kete from 19th Century
A 19th century kiwi-feather and muka kete, Y14955, 17 cm x 22 cm
Flax-handled Kete Kiwi from John Griffin Collection
Kete kiwi late 19th century/early 20th century, flax backing and flax tassels to rim, twisted flax handles, width 21 cm, height 13 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection, ex Bethunes 1973
Maori Flax Bag with Blue Weaving
An old Maori worked flax bag (kete muka), double pair twined with diverted warps, plain undyed muka with three vertical rows of purplish-blue weaving included, fringe to sides and lower edge. 20.5 cm x 23.5 cm.
Maori Flax Bag with Twining and Tassels
An old Maori worked flax bag (kete muka), plain undyed muka in double pair twining, two vertical bands of diverted warps and one horizontal through the mid-section, fringing on the sides and lower edge, two plaited muka handles terminating in two tassels…
19th Century Kiwi Feather Kete Muka
A 19th century kiwi feather kete muka Y18260, woven in double-pai twining with dark brown dyed aho. Rolled upper edge with muka plaited handles on each side. Some loss of feathers to one side. Length 13.5 cm, width 19 cm
Wire and Slip Kete: Emily Siddell's Miniature Masterpiece
Emily Siddell, wire and slip cast kete, 16 cm high
Kiwi Feather Kete with Patches of Loss - Small Form
Kiwi feather kete muka small form with some patches of feather loss, 30 cm x 25 cm
Patterned Kete with Wide Fringe (7 words)
Kete muka with patterned kaupapa and wide fringe, length 28 cm
Lacebark Kete Set with Dyed Fringe and Muka Accents
Two kete kete houhere woven in lacebark with dyed fringe and kete muka in pink and yellow colouring, length 21 & 24 cm
Blue Satin Flax Woven Bag
Flax woven bag fitted with sewn blue satin interior, intertwining pattern around opening
Antique Pingao and Kiekie Kete with Provenance
Four fine woven kete, pingao and kiekie, accompanied by a handwritten note dating the kete to 1916, the largest 29 cm wide. Provenance: John Perry collection
Maori Woven Baskets from John Perry Collection
Two small kete whakairo (patterned) and one kete houhere (lacebark), the largest width 19 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection
Patterned Kete Collection from John Perry
Five kete, whakairo (patterned), kiekie, pingao and harakeke, the largest width 41 cm, the smallest width 17 cm (toki holder). Provenance: John Perry collection
John Perry's Large Kete Collection
Two kete, the largest width.59 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection
Four Muka Kete with Fringes
Four muka kete with substantial fringes, width 30 cm approx. each (variable). Provenance: John Perry collection
Maori Kiwi Feather Kete Bag
Maori late 19th century kiwi feather kete. Densely feathered bag on finely woven flax base, with tassels. Length 15 cm, height 19 cm
Vintage Muka Kete Double Ply Woven Patterns
Two vintage muka kete, double ply woven patterns, 16 cm x 15 cm and 20.5 cm x 18 cm.
Vintage Pingao Kete with Handles - 43cm Width
An old pingao kete irregular rectangular shape with two handles, width 43 cm.
Pingao Tobacco Pouch, 1890-1910
Tuturu kete tobacco pouch made from pingao, sedge grass c. 1890 - 1910
Flax Kete and Carvings Set
A modern woven flax kete, together with bone carved arm, three shells and a wooden toki with suspension hole.
Lacebark Kete with Purple Fringe
Kete houhere (lacebark bag), a rare kete woven entirely from lacebark, the fringed sides and the aho (weft) coloured purple. 17.5 x 20 cm.
Kiwi Feather Kete in Pristine Condition
A fine kiwi feather kete (kiwi feather bag), in superb original condition with woven muka twining. Provenance: private American owner Recently repatriated to New Zealand
Repatriated Kete Whakairo from Private Collection
Kete Whakairo (patterned flax basket), decorated in the...pattern. Provenance: Private Collection America. Recently repatriated to New Zealand, 25 x 38 cm
Maori Woman and Waka Vase
A good Jane Brenkley vase, ovoid shape. Carved and painted with a Maori women with a dog wearing a piupiu, adorned with a hei-tiki and holding a flax kete.The reverse with a waka with a figure on a river. Some surface abrasions. Signed and dated 1945
Early Muka Kete with Fringe and Frame
A superb early muka kete with fringe, superb early muka kete in frame. Kete decorated with natural and orange muka over a natural muka body to form an oscillating type design. Substantial fringe of died and natural muka, single pair twining, rolled muka…
Kiwi Feather Muka Kete with Handle and Poi Adornments
An ornate kiwi feather muka kete, kete made from robust muka adorned with kiwi and other feathers over the body. Handle of twisted muka strands terminating in small poi like adornments attached to the upper boarder. Kete decorated in a contrasting pattern…
Lacebark Kete with Twisted Handles
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…
Pheasant Feather Kete Huruhuru
A good 19th century kete Huruhuru (feather bag), pheasant feathers, single pair twining with two attached muka handles. 16 cm x 15 cm.
Kiwi Feather Kete Bag in Pristine Condition
A fine kiwi feather kete ( kiwi feather bag), in superb original condition with woven muka twining. 24 cm x 17 cm
Kiwi Feather Kete with Muka Twining
A kiwi feather kete (kiwi feather bag), with woven muka twining. Losses to one side. Provenance: Private Collection Nelson: collection of Ann and Peter Webb, 12 x 14 cm.
Vintage Double Ply Woven Kete with Fringe
Vintage muka kete together with another smaller kete, double ply woven design with fringe to sides and lower edge. 24 cm x 30 cm
Undyed Muka Kete with Criss Cross Pattern
A kete, Aotearoa, superb muka kete in frame. Kete decorated with natural, undyed muka to form an intersecting criss cross pattern over the entire body. Fine subtle fringe of natural muka envelopes three sides, terminating in a rolled muka handle at the…
Feather Kete in Museum-Grade Frame
A kete, Aotearoa, fine feather kete (flax bag). Feather kete became a favourite acquisition for Collectors in the early Victorian curio trade owing to their beauty and utilitarian nature. This well used example is presented in a Museum grade frame to…
Kiwi Feathered Maori Kete Purse
A 19th century Maori kete kiwi, the woven muka purse entirely covered in kiwi feathers, with two pairs of muka tassels below the handles, one handle requiring attention. 24 x 16 cm approx.
19th Century Kiwi Feather Kete with Muka Twining
A fine 19th century kiwi feather kete (kiwi feather bag), with woven muka twining. Some damage to the weave at top center, Provenance: Private Collection Nelson. Previously in the collection of Ann and Peter Webb, 24 cm x 20 cm.
A 19th century kiwi feather kete, woven muka base and binding with kiwi and Kereru feathers. Some losses, height 13 cm,
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