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2.—Nets Of Twisted Cord - The Material Culture of the Cook Islands (Aitutaki)

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    2.—Nets Of Twisted Cord - The Material Culture of the Cook Islands (Aitutaki)
  • Author: Te Rangi Hiroa
  • Description: Content Partner: Victoria University of Wellington. The cord for making nets was prepared from the bast of trees, such as the oronga, hau, papako, and paper mulberry. Of these, the oronga was the best. Sinnet cord was also used. Scoop nets, short set nets, and long seine nets were made. In all, the technique of the mesh was the same. The people of Aitutaki are proud of their net-making. They main...
  • Publisher: Thomas Avery and Sons Limited, 1927, New Plymouth
  • Creation Date: 1927
  • Language: English
  • Source: DigitalNZ

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