AI material interpretation.
No harvesting reconstructed.
Overview
Te Papa’s GH003255 is a prepared length of muka attributed to Te Ati Awa and dated to the nineteenth century. The record names Ihaia Porutu as donor but gives no donation date.
The museum’s harakeke account distinguishes extracted inner fibre, used for woven cloak bases, from whole-leaf strips. Cultivated varieties served different purposes. Harvesting protocols vary by iwi; the account describes protecting central shoots while taking outer leaves, connecting plant care with family relationships.
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- Museum catalogueMuka fibreResearch access: 2026-10-18
- Museum topicHarakekeResearch access: 2026-10-18
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No harvesting reconstructed.