bark cloth

human history

Tan, dark brown and natural. Alternate squares of paint and patterned, made on a kupesi and overpainted. Patterned squares have flowers and below " O S. Taufa'ahau."

Accession number: 1981.100 Last Update: 25 May 2026
Other Name

Ngatu (Tongan)

Place
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1981.100

Accession Date

Mar 1981

Other Id

49158 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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