Sash
29-58-158
From: Caroline Islands | Ponape (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 29-58-158 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Caroline Islands | Ponape (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Plant Fiber |
| Description | Woven banana fiber sash, natural and red/maroon and blue dye. Fringe on both ends. Sash pattern is supplemented with red cottom thread, especially in central pattern section where bottom edge has short red fringe. Central pattern consists of alternating vertical bands of geometric patterns. Ceremonial regalia, worn by high ranking men. |
| Length | 175 cm |
| Width | 13 cm |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
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