Bark Cloth
97-120-965
From: Tahiti (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 97-120-965 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Hawaiian (uncertain) |
Provenience | Tahiti (uncertain) |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Bark Cloth |
Technique | Beaten |
Description | White bark cloth, without printing. Parallel beater marks. Likely made from Tahitian breadfruit (Artocarpus sp.) (Kaeppler). Acquired during the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “’Tapa’ or Bark Cloth before printing.” on Peale list. |
Length | 517.5 cm |
Width | 180.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
Other Number | L-120-965 - Old Museum Number | 4474 - ANSP Number |
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