Artifact Number:
 02201

Object:
Barkcloth
Siapo

Material:
 plant (barkcloth, breadfruit)

Dimensions:
 2 m 82 cm x 2 m 26 cm

Origin:
 Samoa, Polynesia

Comments:
 Large sheet of barkcloth, heavily varnished w/ breadfruit stain. Primarily dark brown in color, white & black (dye) zigzag lines/triangles across piece. 1 sheet, 2 adhered layers, irregular fringe on 3 edges. Brittle w/ insect damage.

This object is associated with JS Emerson

Collection Name: JS Emerson Collection

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