plant fiber woven mat; tan with brown leaf and vine design alternating with dark tan and purple linear design

Mat, 1930

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Rushes, pigment, twineexpand_more

Gift of Karen D. Petersenexpand_more  2002.260.1

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Many tribes in the Great Lakes/Woodlands region created woven mats. Mainly used as delicately decorated floor coverings, mats were created by women; a tradition that was transferred from generation to generation. The designs on this mat are reminiscent of leaves that are found in Anishinabe woven beadwork.

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Title
Mat
Role
Maker
Accession Number
2002.260.1
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plant fiber woven mat; tan with brown leaf and vine design alternating with dark tan and purple linear design