Kayan Sitting Mat
Man’s sitting mat
Kayan people,Dayak, Borneo, Kalimantan, Indonesia
Rattan, beads, pigment, cloth
Length: 53 cm, width: 27 cm
Early to mid-20th century
Published: Mark A. Johnson, The Kayanic Tradition, Volume 11:Cultural Objects, p. 208.
Plaited rattan sitting mat with check and stripe patterns. The design is created through controlled weaving and the use of pigment.
Such mats were traditionally used by men and may relate to social identity within Kayan communities. The addition of cloth and beads suggests decorative or ceremonial use.
€ 600
