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2017.293.1

Woven mat with a pattern of eight black stripes running width wise with alternating zig zag and diamond pattern. Fringed.

2017.293.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Woven mat with a pattern of eight black stripes running width wise with alternating zig zag and diamond pattern. Fringed.
Long description
Woven mat with a pattern of eight black stripes running width wise with alternating zig zag and diamond pattern. Fringed. It is possible to see a lot of tiny knots over the back of the mat where fibres have been joined. [JFK 27/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Solomon Islands
Oceania > Melanesia > Solomon Islands
Santa Cruz Islands
Person
Field collector Robert Henry Codrington
Field collector Melanesian Mission
PRM source Robert Henry Codrington
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1888
Date collected
By 1888
Acquisition information
Donated: 1920 Found unentered: 27/11/2017
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Woven
Dimensions
Width: max 840 mm, Length: max 2840 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2017.293.1

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Mat

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