Sleeping Mat

P167

From: Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Putus Sibau

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P167
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Taman
Provenience Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Putus Sibau
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Glass | Wool (uncertain)
Description

Woven pandanus mat over which beadwork is attached in geometric patterns of yellow, orange, blue, green, red and black beads. Strips of green, yellow and red along the borders. One end has a dark blue panel with six flower ornaments made from cowrie shells. Two triangular panels at the corners have embroidered floral design in gold and red with a white button at each corner. Aleh manik.

Length 143 cm
Width 72 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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