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South Pacific Bark Cloth on Board

$3,500

£2,647.37

€3,091.16

CA$4,984.55

A$5,057.41

CHF 2,889.11

MX$61,232.64

NOK 33,941.56

SEK 33,896.62

DKK 23,107.65

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:
Paint,Wood
Place of Origin:
American Samoa
Period:
20th Century
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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