Placemat

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Placemat. Circular in shape. Centre of mat woven from rito (young coconut leaf). Commencement from the centre of mat. Dyed-red kiriau (hibiscus fibre) are interwoven into the edge of the mat forming aka verevere (fringe).

Accession number: 1979.233 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Tablemat (English)

Accession Number

1979.233

Accession Date

07 Dec 1979

Other Id

48691.3 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Placemat, 1979.233, 48691.3, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 20 Oct 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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