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Start Over Collection place Savai'i, Samoa Year collected [Missing] Function 3.1 Status Objects and Insignia of Office
Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 11-39435, described as Fine mat, fringed on 2 edges, one plain and one decorated at end of plaiting with short wide strips of grass, green feathers and red wool yarn; worn as skirt to distinguish rank during festive and ceremonial occasions
Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 11-39434, described as Fine mat; row of twill at intervals and slits along decorated edge; fringe along all edges and one edge with ends of plaiting serrated and a row of wider short strands and red feathers sewn on just above; inscribed “Failuga”; worn as skirt to distinguish rank during festive and ceremonial occasions

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