Mat

A420A

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A420A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi
Section Asian
Materials Fiber | Stone
Technique Unfinished
Description

Citarpe (チタㇻペ). Unfinished mat made of bark fiber and cotton. There are still rocks (ピッ) attached that would have been used during the weaving process. Mats were used by the Ainu as decoration for altars and during ceremonies.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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