Mat Seat

P193

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P193
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Deer Skin | Metal
Description

Mat seat, made of the skin of a Sambar deer. Rectangular, with pointed top. Longish coarse brown hair, worn away in places. At center of top, a Bornean coin. Soft, twisted fiber ties. Worn by men, suspended from the waist at back, ready to sit on in the forest.

Length 39.5 cm
Width 19.5 cm

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