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Tapa Cloth, Bark Cloth

2007.04.0001

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Artifact Identification Tapa Cloth, Bark Cloth   (2007.04.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Wedding Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1980s approx.
Culture Tongan
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 338.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 173 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) .2 cm
Weight 1387 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Bark, Mulberry Bark
Manufacturing Processes Twisting, Plaiting, Sewing, Drying, Dyeing, Papermaking

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kim L. Johnston
Reproduction No

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