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Pandanus fine mats

Oceania tradition · 4 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

An ʻie tōga is a special finely woven mat that is an important item of cultural value in Samoa. They are commonly referred to in English as "fine mats" although they are never used as mats as they only have a purely cultural value. ʻIe tōga are valued by the quality of the weave and the softness and shine of the material. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

'Le toga (fine mat) from Samoa, Honolulu Museum of Art 2018-20-01
'Le toga (fine mat) from Samoa, Honolulu Museum of Art 2018-20-01
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Fine mat from Samoa, Honolulu Museum of Art accession 2078
Fine mat from Samoa, Honolulu Museum of Art accession 2078
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Fine mat from Samoa, Honolulu Museum of Art accession 328.1
Fine mat from Samoa, Honolulu Museum of Art accession 328.1
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Fine mat from Samoa, Honolulu Museum of Art accession 3608.1
Fine mat from Samoa, Honolulu Museum of Art accession 3608.1
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