Sleeping Mat

2013-18-11

From: Federated States of Micronesia | Mortlock Islands | Lekinioch

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-11
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Federated States of Micronesia | Mortlock Islands | Lekinioch
Section Oceanian
Materials Pandanus | Ink
Description

Rectangular sleeping mat made of plaited split pandanus leaves. Finishing the mat at the ends and sides creates zigzag edges and, just in from the edges, a narrow line of overlapping stitches. Further in is a wide border of alternately oriented triangles formed by purple parallel lines. The purple color was obtained from carbon paper or ditto masters.

Height 0 cm
Length 175 cm
Width 101 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 412 - Collector Number

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