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Catalog Number

CAS 0545-0005   CAS 0545-0005; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Milingimbi
Maker's Name Ruby __?__
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Oval mat woven entirely of pandanus fiber in open, 2-strand twining technique; Decorative pattern is accomplished by alternating bands of straight warps with bands of crossed warps; Warp fibers extend beyond final row of twining as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 155.0, Length = 169.0