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Object Number 995-29-10/73160
Display Title Cane mat
Descriptions
Object Description Small, square cane mat, interlaced in twill design, with 8-pointed star motif in center surrounded by parallel diagonal lines formed by 3/3 straight twill interlacing. Design is generally black on natural and red, with colors probably added by vegetable dyes. Elements in one direction are natural with three red stripes (5 natural, 5 red, 9 natural on each side, and 7 red in center), and in the other direction are black except for 6 elements in natural at border. Edge held in place by encircling element probably of bark.
Inventory Description Mat, woven reeds, square, ornage, buff and brown geo. design, fringed sides
Classification
  • Mat
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Culture
  • Cherokee
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / North Carolina
Additional Geographic Terms Cherokee country
Materials Reed, Cane
Dimensions Overall: 41.5 x 43.2 x 0.3 cm (16 5/16 x 17 x 1/8 in.) Distance (Thickness): 0.1 x 4.3 x 41.5 cm (1 11/16 x 16 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73160
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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