Mat

61-2-139

From: Polynesia (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 61-2-139
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Polynesia (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Palm Leaf
Description

Narrow mat consisting of overlapping strips of palm leaf stitched together on the long sides. A red thread runs under the overcast stiching. Came in a heavy canvas bag stencilled with the name H.C. Cochrame U.S.M.C.: apparently an uncatalogued object from the H. C. Cochrane collection.

Length 432 cm
Width 87.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Constance Cochrane, 1961

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