MATERNITY MAT

MATERNITY MAT
Of woven pandanus and hibiscus fibres, ornamented with spondylus-shell and frigate bird feathers. The patterns refer to family and clan affiliation. The small mats were carried not only by pregnant women, but also by fathers-to-be.
Cf. Heerman, I., Sudseeoasen: Leben und Überleben im Westpazifik, p.109, figs.105-109
11 cm. wide
Provenance
Manfred Faulhaber (1937-2020)
This lot contains materials which require a CITES licence for export outside of the EU contract countries. We would like to inform you that such licenses are usually not granted.
MATERNITY MAT
Of woven pandanus and hibiscus fibres, ornamented with spondylus-shell and frigate bird feathers. The patterns refer to family and clan affiliation. The small mats were carried not only by pregnant women, but also by fathers-to-be.
Cf. Heerman, I., Sudseeoasen: Leben und Überleben im Westpazifik, p.109, figs.105-109
11 cm. wide
Provenance
Manfred Faulhaber (1937-2020)
This lot contains materials which require a CITES licence for export outside of the EU contract countries. We would like to inform you that such licenses are usually not granted.