Tapa Cloth Item Number: 1775/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large tapa cloth, completely covered in geometrical and linear patterns on one side. Burlap band attached to each end with an adhesive. Tapa is made up of several large pieces pounded together.
Narrative
The tapa was said to have been collected in Tahiti, but it appears to be of Fijian origin, or made in a Fijian style.
Item History
- Made in Fiji ? before 1974
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Reva Malkin before December 31, 1998
- Received from Reva Malkin (Donor) on December 31, 1998
What
- Name
- Tapa Cloth
- Identification Number
- 1775/1
- Type of Item
- tapa cloth
- Material
- mulberry bark, paint ?, linen fibre ?, adhesive and cotton fibre ?
- Overall
- height 280.0 cm, width 181.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Fijian
- Previous Owner
- Reva Malkin
- Received from
- Reva Malkin (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Fiji ?
- Collected in
- “Society Islands: Tahiti” ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1974
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before December 31, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on December 31, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1775/0001