Mat Making Frame

P514

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P514
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iban
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

For weaving seat mats. Tenun takai burit. Two long cylindrical rods across which are lashed two smaller rods to form a square frame. A third crosswise rod anchors the warp elements. Approximately 11 cm. of woven mat completed.

Length 63.5 cm
Width 35.5 cm
Thickness 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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