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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 None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1980s approx.
Culture Tongan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 338.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 173 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) .2 cm
Weight 1387 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Bark, Mulberry Bark
Manufacturing Processes Twisting, Plaiting, Sewing, Drying, Dyeing, Papermaking
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kim L. Johnston
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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