bark cloth

human history

Kupesi (pattern board) rubbed. Square grid with motif in each square. Background clearly stained with kupesi print on one half. The other half has only pattern stained on to white ground. floral motifs on both halves are overpainted.

Accession number: 1991.228 Last Update: 20 Aug 2021
Other Name

ngatu (Tongan)

Place
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1991.228

Accession Date

16 Oct 1991

Other Id

53981 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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