Mat Seat

P192

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

View All (4) Object Images

Object Number P192
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Peel | Wool (uncertain) | Shell
Description

Mat seat. Rattan. Rectangular, pointed at top. Natural and brown weaving forming concentric diamond patterns and small squares. Conus shell attached near top. Two red, cotton straps attached on back to tie around the waist. Worn by men, suspended from the waist at back, ready to sit on in the forest.

Length 48.3 cm
Width 27.9 cm

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.