Solomon Islands Mat
Kaupe, mat
Florida Islands, Solomon Islands
Pandanus leaves
Folded: Length: 22 cm, height: 5 cm, width: 10 cm
Unfolded: Length: 55 cm, width: 45 cm
First half 20th century
Ex collection M.J.A. Koster
Mat made of strips of smoke-dried pandanus leaves sewn together. These mats are used for wrapping loads, for sitting and sleeping on, as a neckrest and as shelter against sun and rain. The mat is decorated with red stitching. It can be folded into a compact form.
€ 250
