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Mat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/26

Soft, finely woven mat with a short fringe on three sides, and long fringe on the other. One side of the mat is fuzzy. (Small piece of tape with collector number adhered to one side of weaving.)

  • Cultural Context

    Il Sina was used to publicly prove virginity.

  • Type of Item mat
  • Culture Samoan
  • Material plant fibre
  • Measurements height 112.0 cm, width 138.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy
  • Made in Samoa
  • Creation Date before 1859
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1859
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017
  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3254/0026

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