il sina (Mat)
About this object
Cultural context
Il Sina was used to publicly prove virginity.
Physical description
Soft, finely woven mat with a short fringe on three sides, and long fringe on the other. One side of the mat is fuzzy. (Small piece of tape with collector number adhered to one side of weaving.)
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Materials
Date Made
Before 1859
Date Acquired
4 Jun 2017
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Collection of Reverend George StallworthyMore...
Measurements
Overall: 112 cm x 138 cm
Object Number
3254/26