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A Large Fine Mulberry-Bark Tapa

$1,750per item

£1,334.78per item

€1,519.99per item

CA$2,459.28per item

A$2,682.19per item

CHF 1,420.85per item

MX$32,155.70per item

NOK 18,095.26per item

SEK 16,546.77per item

DKK 11,355.81per item

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About the Item

Description Barkcloth, ngatu, made of bark (likely paper mulberry). Rectangular cloth, light brown in colour and made from sections of cloth pasted together with tapioca. Decoration is divided into five vertical sections, and five horizontal sections, leading to 25 rectangular blocks. Within each vertical line of blocks are specific emblems or designs in brown and black outlines and this is repeated twice. From the outside towards the middle, vertical blocks of birds with numbers between 14 and 18, boar, sun, moon, stars and trees, a larger bird, and a crest or coat of arms. Geometric designs including lettering make up the middle vertical blocks.

Dimensions:
Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Pacific Islands
Period:
1770-1779
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. 2 minor damage area.
Seller Location:
Norton, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5848241683692

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