Cocoyea

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 hand crafts, as well as Carnival costumes ^[1]. However, the most common use for cocoyea are in a cocoyea broom, where a bunch of cocoyea are tied together.

References

1. ^ "Trinidad and Tobago Dictionary: Cocoyea". http://www.amazing-trinidad-vacations.com/trinidad-and-tobago-dictionary.html#Cocoyea. Retrieved 2010-11-14.