Clothing

97-120-331

From: Hawaiian Islands | Oahu

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 97-120-331
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hawaiian
Provenience Hawaiian Islands | Oahu
Section Oceanian
Materials Bark Cloth | Pigment
Description

Five thicknesses of bark cloth fastened together on one long side. Natural color, top layer patterned with intricate black bands. All layers watermarked. Woman’s skirt (pa’u). Acquired on the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “Female attire” on Peale list. Ka Hana Kapa #393.

As per ANSP Ledger Remarks "Five thicknesses outer one only, printed"

Length 187 cm
Width 96 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-120-331 - Old Museum Number | 4487 - ANSP Number

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