bark cloth

human history

strip of barkcloth featuring number. this strip is typically that which runs down either edge of completed ngatu with central wider panel of repeating design. this is segment of bark cloth designated 'tapa' in Tonga, the undecorated border.

Last Update: 20 Aug 2021
Other Name

tapa (Tongan)

Other Id

2008.x.79 (temporary accession number)

Department

Pacific

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