Artifact Number:
03889
Object:
Basket, twined
Hinai
Material:
Plant (kou, ieie, olona)
Dimensions:
28.5 x 28.5 x 31.5 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
Hinai with a kou (Cordia subcordata) wood bowl interior, with twined ieie (Freycinetia arborea) covering. The twining is tightly done using split ieie in a consistent weave. Six rows of opposing twill are spread out evenly over the entire surface. Olona (Touchardia latifolia) netting is attached below the rim of the basket. A large olona cord strung through the eyes of the net, is used to suspend the basket. The finishing of the rim is wide and finely done.
Collection Name:
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