Skip to main content
Reed mat
Object Number 45-25-10/28662
Display Title Reed mat
Descriptions
Object Description Reed mat - wound about a blanket to keep it from dust. The wedding basket is commonly preserved in a mat of this kind. Reed mat twined together with cotton.
Inventory Description Mat, reeds woven with twine, woven twine strap
Classification
  • Mat
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms Arizona, northeast
Materials Reed, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 87 x 12 x 9 cm (34 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 45-25-10/28662
Provenance
Collector Thomas V. Keam (1892)
Collector Dr. Jesse Walter Fewkes (1892)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (May 5, 1945)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Reed wedding mat
995-29-10/74587 Reed wedding mat
Mat
Arizona
Reed safe (mat) for wedding blanket
45-25-10/28663 Reed safe (mat) for wedding blanket
Bedding
Arizona
Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
37-105-50/3125 Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
Mat
Africa
Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
37-105-50/3127 Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
Mat
Africa
Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
37-105-50/3126 Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
Mat
Africa
Mat?, reed, plainweave, twined
46-77-30/9235 Mat?, reed, plainweave, twined
Woven Fiber
La Capilla
Mat made of reeds
2002.1.2237 Mat made of reeds
Mat
Raw Material
Most common type of sleeping mat made of reeds, not finished
47-44-50/6154 Most common type of sleeping mat made of reeds, not finished
Mat
Africa
Reed mat
89-39-30/54365 Reed mat
Mat
Brazil
Mat. Made of rush, elaeagnus twine, string.
15-36-10/86251 Mat. Made of rush, elaeagnus twine, string.
Mat
British Columbia
Reed mat - general utility and for sleeping
36-56-50/1474.1 Reed mat - general utility and for sleeping
Mat
Zambia
Mat, woven reed, rectangular, plain, rolled
2003.1.2679 Mat, woven reed, rectangular, plain, rolled
Mat
Philippines