Artifact Number:
 02186

Object:
Mat
ie sina

Material:
 plant (hibiscus)

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Samoa, Polynesia

Comments:
 Of hibiscus bark. Dyed brown w/ earth; large. Used generally for presents & fringed generally as a nuptual couch in Samoan custom. "Tokens of virginity."



Collection Name: JS Emerson Collection

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