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South Pacific Bark Cloth on Board
About the Item
Bark cloth or tapa cloth mounted on plywood and trimmed in mahogany.
Bark cloth, or tapa, is not a woven material, but made from bark that has been softened through a process of soaking and beating. The inner bark is taken from several types of trees or shrubs, often mulberry and fig, and designs are applied with paints and vegetable dyes of light brown, red, and black. Bark cloth is manufactured for everyday needs such as room dividers, clothing, and floor mats, as well as ceremonial uses in weddings and funerals.
- Dimensions:Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 53.38 in (135.59 cm)Depth: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:American Samoa
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. some bubbling to the bark cloth please see pictures.
- Seller Location:Denton, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: KMT05120211stDibs: LU2538322851542

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