Mat

Museum number:

11-39441

Permalink:

ark:/21549/hm21110039441

Description:

Mat; semi-fine weave, with fringe on 2 long edges; edges decorated with yellow, purple, pink and green wool yarn inserted in the plaiting; sleeping mat for chief

Collection place:

Manu'a Islands, American Samoa

Verbatim coll. place:

Falesama Olosesa village, Manu'a Island group, American Samoa

Culture or time period:

Samoan

Object type:

ethnography

Object class:

Mats (floor coverings)

Function:

3.1 Status Objects and Insignia of Office

Department:

Oceania