Fine Mat

50-21-5

From: Samoa Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 50-21-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Samoa Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Feather
Description

Fine mat. Made from the leaves ('ie toga) of a Freycinetia (lau'ie). The feathers of the border are taken from a parrot, either Coriphilus fringillaceus, or Lorius solitarius.

Length 141 cm
Width 141 cm
Credit Line Gift of Charles J. Moore, 1950
Other Number L-9-5 - Other Number

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