Summary
This mat is made from merepen, fibre made from the Sand Palm. Its construction consists of a 2cm wide three strand plait wound around on itself in circles and sewn to form the mat.
Physical Description
A circular fringed mat made of fibre from the Sand Palm (Liuis- tonia numilis) using a three strand plait.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Mat
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Maker
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Date Collected
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Object Measurements
1630 mm (Length), 390 mm (Width), 180 mm (Height)
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References
[Book] 1992. Women's work: Aboriginal women's artefacts in the Museum of Victoria.
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Type of item
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands