Mat Seat

56-6-1

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 56-6-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Glass | Metal | Wood
Description

Rectangular with pointed top. Of split reed woven in over one-under-one technique; black and brown in angular stylized design. Top bound with wide band of bark. Ornamented with beaded band, horsehair and metal dangles of human figures and geometric shapes. Worn by men, suspended from the waist at back, ready to sit on in the forest.

Length 60 cm
Width 32 cm
Credit Line Gift of W. Disston Anderson, 1956
Other Number 23-33 - Other Number

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