Mat
Artist
Samoa
Date1892-93
MediumPandanus fiber, parrot feathers
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Carrie Ormsbee
Object number1927.1.41
DescriptionStrips of pandanus fiber 1.5 cm woven into a square mat. Fringe on two edges with border of wide pointed fiber pieces sewn on. Small tufts of red parrot feathers spaced long edge. Two zig-zag (see card for drawing) lines in red on one side of mat, made by weaving red yarn or fiber into the mat. Small pieces sewn into the mat in other places.On View
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Philippines
E. AFRICA