Piece of larger tapa

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Object Number 2007.9.1

Display Title Piece of larger tapa

Descriptions

Object Description Piece of larger tapa; unidentified pigment/dye on beaten inner bark fibers; splits

Inventory Description Tapa, brown ground, designs, torn, missing pieces, fragile

Classification

Tapa

Department Ethnographic

Date Late 19th century-Early 20th century

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Samoa?
Oceania / Tonga?

Materials Bark, Pigment

Dimensions Overall: 12 x 50 cm (4 3/4 x 19 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Credit Line Gift of James S. Ackerman

Provenance

Collector Dr. James S. Ackerman (1955 or earlier - 7/5/07)

Donor Dr. James S. Ackerman (1955 or earlier - 7/5/07)

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