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Samoan, Samoa

Cover, 1800s

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Samoan

Title

Cover

Year

1800s

Medium

Beaten bark fiber, freehand painting and overall glazing

Materials/Techniques

Materials

bark

Techniques

Dimensions

Length: 78.7 cm (31 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"TEMA" written on reverse

Place

Samoa

Type

Textiles

Credit

Gift of Captain and Mrs. Robert Chew

Object Number

46.493

Exhibition History

Cloth Without Weaving

November 1, 2000 - February 18, 2001

The resinous brown-black glaze is a mixture of sap and charcoal that makes the tapa durable and waterproof. With its four borders evident, this heavily painted piece may have been a waterproof covering for domestic use.

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