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Tule Mat (WHMI 290)

A mat made of reeds sewn together

Tule reeds are a versatile, durable, and portable plant source often gathered in late summer or early fall while the reeds are still green. This plant source is commonly used for weaving material; the tule reeds are sewn together using different construction methods and decorative elements. For years the Cayuse have used tule mats for shelter, for a surface to sleep on, and also for food storage. Catalog Number: WHMI 290 Object Name: Tule Mat Medium: tule, vegetal fiber Dimensions: width 105.0 cm

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Whitman Mission National Historic Site, Code: WHMI

Whitman Mission National Historic Site, Walla Walla County, Washington
Latitude: 46.0427017211914, Longitude: -118.464996337891

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06/24/2020

06/24/2020

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