talgana mat covering made of cane or sticks tied togetherThe cane mats are usually used for covering the ground under a granary. Rice is spread on the mat to dry. Also, during harvest rituals, the mat may be used for harvest ritual paraphernalia; the shamans sit around the mat. Also, people sit around the mat to eat during harvesting. After the harvest ritual, the mat is put away until the next season.Hi ama nenalekid etan ni talgan ni alang mi.My father was the one who made the mat for our granary.
