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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