| Object Number | 18078B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Maori |
| Provenience | New Zealand |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | New Zealand Flax |
| Description | A square of pulp made from harakeke (New Zealand flax). Harakeke is an important plant in Māori culture that is widely used for weaving clothing, mats, baskets, rope, netting, etc., as well as medicine. After being extracted and processed, harakeke is called muka (processed flax fiber). |
| Length | 22.5 cm |
| Width | 19.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of William Pepper, 1891 |
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