Context (CMS Context)
This object was purchased on Norfolk Island, during fieldwork carried out by Lucie Carreau to research the legacy of the Melanesian Mission on Norfolk Island between 18-25 June 2016.
Event Date 3/10/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
This basket was purchased from artist and weaver Wayne Boniface on Wednesday 22 June 2016. The Norfolk Island weavers meet every Wednesday mornings at the Golden Orb Café in Burnt Pine to weave and showcase their creations.
Collected and purchased by Lucie Carreau with Crowther Beynon funds in June 2016.
Event Date 3/10/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
Basket of pandanus leaf - the pale pandanus leaf was processed in Pitcairn Island and the darker colour was processed in Tonga, both purchased by the weaver, Wayne Boniface and combined to form this basket. The patterns are custom patterns but the technique used in the weaving is inspired by Maori weaving.
Event Date 3/10/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau