Catalog Number
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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 | |