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.

Nama tāpiringa: 1991.228 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Aug 2021
Ingoa Kē

ngatu (Tongan)

Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1991.228

Rā Tāpiringa

16 Oct 1991

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

53981 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
5 Mātātuhi
barkcloth
barkcloth Cultural Permissions Apply
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