bark cloth

human history

.1 Divided into squared grid, alternate square kupesi rubbed with freehand overpainting, other squares left natural colour with central, freehand motif.

.2 'Undecorated' strip usually found on side edges of Tongan barkcloth.

Nama tāpiringa: 2004.15.1 Whakahounga o Mua: 17 Oct 2025
Ingoa Kē

ngatu (Tongan)

tapa (Tongan)

Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

2004.15.1

Rā Tāpiringa

09 Feb 2004

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

56095.1 (ethnology)

56095.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
11 Mātātuhi
Barkcloth Cultural Permissions Apply
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