Skip to main content

Marshallese

Dress Mat (Jaki-ed or Nieded)

Marshall Islands, Late 19th-early 20th century

Scroll

Marshallese

Dress Mat (Jaki-ed or Nieded)

Marshall Islands, Late 19th-early 20th century

Physical Qualities Pandanus leaves, hibiscus flower, 29 1/8 x 29 1/8 in. (74 x 74 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gilliam
Object Number 1968.25.6

Explore the Collection Further

Karamojong
Men's Headdress (Etimat)
1950s-1980s
Honoré Daumier
Various news. "The Rue de la Lune has been illuminated with gas light." Correction: In our last edition instead of "The mayor has given birth to twins" it should read: "He has returned into town." We are being informed from Dijon: "The latest frost has completely destroyed the mustard seeds; this will most likely result in considerable price increases for Moutarde de Dijon." - We inform our readers of a new kind of activity: cunning swindlers are getting information about the addresses of regular patrons of coffee houses. While the clients are reading the newspapers, the thieves will pillage to their home.
1842