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wise through the periphery. But if the process be continued 
(fig. 115) and the same size of mesh retained in the construc- 
tion of the basket’s sides, the resultant shape will be more or 
less a cylinder (sec. 413), with the size of the mouth not very 
much, if at all, larger than the base. The result is a basket, strong 
enough, no doubt, made in orthodox fashion, but owing to its shape 
of not sufficiently ample accommodation. It can be, and is, used by 
the youngsters. On the other hand, increased capacity is essential, 
and to obtain this the mouth must be of much greater size than the 
base. Hence, in building it to the shape necessary for this purpose 
to be effected, the size of the mesh will necessarily increase in direct 
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Fie. 117.—Waikarapa basket. Hexagon base; single spiral weft. From below. 
proportion as its manufacture proceeds. To obviate this and to allow 
for expansion, an extra warp (ewa) is now attached at each angle 
of the figure (fig. 116), where the strands commence to cross as the 
sides begin to rise. These six extra ones (no more are inserted 
throughout the whole of the plaiting) are known as the “children” . 
(chukutu) or “extra” (asatahu). The same people speak of the 
spiral weft as the akausukutahu or todolebo. The sides are of hexagon 
(sec. 109) mesh. The mouth of the basket, which is much larger 
than the base, is finally completed by weaving strands thrice round 
the projecting warps and terminal portion of the weft. Strips of a 
particular kind of bark passed through the interspaces of the upper 
portion of the article act as a band which passes across the forehead 
of the bearer. Though made by men, it is used by women. At times _ 
