Catalog Number |
CAS 0545-0005 | |
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 |