'A freehand painted design with the so-called "vane swastika" effect which is actually a very ancient widespread pattern used also by the Toradja people of Indonesia.' Neich and Pendergrast, 'Pacific Tapa', 1997.

Samoan

Piece of siapo from Samoa, possibly WW1 period.

The donor, Mr David Craig Cresser, was the Hon. Secretary of the Samoa Ex-Service Men's Association during the 1920s.

He was a member of the Samoa Advance Party and later served with the Auckland Infantry Battalion embarking with the 5th Reinforcements on 13th June 1915.

WW1; 1914-1918

Samoa/Pacific

bark cloth

1740 x 1320mm

length x width x depth (l x w x d)

1740mm

1320mm

Bark Cloth

Textileworking T&E

Tools & Equipment

03 Jul 2023