Fine Samoan Ceremonial 'le Toga. Samoan ('ie toga) Fine Mat. An 'ie toga is a finely woven mat that held the highest cultural value in the Samoa. Traditionally made only by women, these mats form an integral part of their role and identity within their community. In English, we refer to them as "fine mats" because they are woven of the thinly sliced leaves. These are never used as sitting mats. The ends are generally finished with an unwoven fringe and a strip of red feathers from the collared lory from Fiji called "sega." Size: 4'10'' x 5'6'' (147 x 168 cm).

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