Cocoyea

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A cocoyea, also called coki-yea, is the wood-like shaft of a coconut tree leaf. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Cocoyea are used in kites and other handcrafts, as well as Carnival costumes .[1] However, the most common use for cocoyea is in a , where several cocoyea are tied together in a bunch and used for sweeping.

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  1. ^ "Trinidad and Tobago Dictionary: Cocoyea". Retrieved 2010-11-14.


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