Artifact Number:
 02202

Object:
Barkcloth
Siapo

Material:
 plant (barkcloth)

Dimensions:
 2 m 26 cm x 1 m 78 cm

Origin:
 Samoa, Polynesia

Comments:
 Of white barkcloth; ornamented w/ brown/black/gray grid & freehand painting of foliage design on borders @ opposite ends. 1 sheet, 2 adhered layers. Moderate insect damage; some broken areas @ edge.

This object is associated with JS Emerson

Collection Name: JS Emerson Collection

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