Clothing
97-120-351
From: Hawaiian Islands | Oahu
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kapa |
| Object Number | 97-120-351 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hawaiian |
| Provenience | Hawaiian Islands | Oahu |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bark Cloth | Pigment |
| Technique | Beaten |
| Description | Five pieces joined along one long side by knots of tapa. Natural color with patterned layer in the middle stamped with red and black zigzags. Woman’s garment (pa’u). Acquired by the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “Dress [garment] of ‘tapa,’ 1 vertical border, 1 broad, horizontal stripe.” on Peale list. Ka Hana Kapa #394. As per ANSP Ledger Remarks "Five Thicknesses outer one only, printed" |
| Length | 216 cm |
| Width | 103 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
| Other Number | L-120-351 - Old Museum Number | 4488 - ANSP Number |
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