A traditional Maori woven basket, typically made from harakeke (New Zealand flax) or other natural fibres. Kete are central to Maori material culture and have significant symbolic importance in traditional knowledge systems — te kete o te wananga (the basket of knowledge) is a key metaphor in Maori philosophy.
She wove a small kete to carry the kumara from the garden.
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(NZ) A traditional Maori woven basket.
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