Sash
| Object Number: | 61-2-59 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Caroline Islands |
| Date Made: | ca. 1869 |
| Early Date: | 1859 |
| Late Date: | 1879 |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Plant Fiber |
| Length: | 171 cm |
| Width: | 13 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Constance Cochrane, 1961 |
Description
Woven banana fiber sash, natural with red and blue dye. Fringe on both ends. Central pattern consists of vertical bands of geometric pattern. This section is supplemented with red cotton thread on geometric bands and along bottom edge. Ceremonial regalia, worn by high ranking men.
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