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A Large Fine Mulberry-Bark Tapa
$1,750per item
£1,328.57per item
€1,519.60per item
CA$2,445per item
A$2,719.38per item
CHF 1,419.97per item
MX$33,091.94per item
NOK 18,135.24per item
SEK 17,007.66per item
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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
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- 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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