Mat

A423

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Shikiu

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A423
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Shikiu
Section Asian
Materials Elm Fiber
Description

Citarpe (チタㇻペ). Mat made of bark fiber and cotton. Mats were used by the Ainu as decoration for altars and during ceremonies.

Length 296 cm
Width 112 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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