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bark cloth

human history
  • Other Name

    bark cloth (Niuean)

  • Description

    piece of bark cloth. circular central pattern surrounded by conventionalised plants, flowers etc. Black on white. Inscription:" Laifone mai puka, and Ikipa Iulai 13th 1886; Temu; kitu; Teil(te)"

  • Place
    Niue
  • Accession Number
    1948.34
  • Accession Date
    1948
  • Other Id

    30088 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

30088; 1948.34; tapa; i.d

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Images

  • 30088; 1948.34; tapa; i.d
  • 30088; 1948.34; tapa; close-up front
  • 30088; 1948.34; tapa; close-up front
  • 30088; 1948.34; tapa; close-up front
  • 30088; 1948.34; tapa; close-up front
  • 30088; 1948.34; tapa; close-up front
  • hiapo, barkcloth
  • over view

Artefact

  • Public Access Text

    This hiapo, tapa, from Niue was painted freehand with plant forms and abstract patterns. The border inscription reads, "Laifone mai puka. Te mu ki tai. Ikipa Lulai 13 1886."

  • Cultural Origin

    Niuean

  • Primary Maker

     not known

  • Place
    Niue
  • Date
    [1886]
  • Signature/marks

    Laifone mai puka (written)

    Ikipa Iulai 13th 1886; Temu; Kitu, Teil (te) (written)

  • Media

    bark cloth

    pigment/colorant

  • Measurement Description
    2420mm at longest x 2000mm at widest (current)
  • Measurement Reading

    2450mm

    1940mm

    2420mm

    2000mm

  • Classification

    Bark Cloth

    Textileworking T&E

    Tools & Equipment

  • Last Update
    25 Oct 2023
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