Tapa Cloth
Item number 3425/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Rectangular tapa cloth with geometric designs in black, dark red-brown and tan against an off-white background on one side. The tapa cloth is divided by patterned lines into four rows of six rectangles. The first, third, fourth and sixth squares contain a diagonal cross design with four diamond-like shapes. The second and fifth rectangles contain a large diamond with four smaller diamonds within. Edges uneven.
Specific Techniques
Painted with natural dyes, including kerosene lamp residue for the black.
Narrative
Collected by the donor's brother.
Item History
- Made in Samoa before 1970
- Owned by Bette Thompson before February 10, 2020
- Received from Bette Thompson (Donor) on February 10, 2020
What
- Name
- Tapa Cloth
- Identification Number
- 3425/1
- Type of Item
- tapa cloth
- Material
- mulberry bark and paint
- Overall
- height 119.0 cm, width 159.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Samoa
Who
- Culture
- Samoan
- Previous Owner
- Bette Thompson
- Received from
- Bette Thompson (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1970
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 2020
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3425/0001
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