Artifact Number:
 02965

Object:
Barkcloth
Siapo

Material:
 plant (barkcloth)

Dimensions:
 2 m 43 cm x 1 m 71 cm

Origin:
 Samoa, Polynesia

Comments:
 Glazed barkcloth w/motifs in dark red & black, applied freehand (siapo tusilima) w/ faa aliao (trochus) & border of faa atuloa (centipede). Fringes on 2 ends. Minor insect damage including 1 broken away area at edge (4 x 3 cm).

This object is associated with Bernice Pauahi Bishop

Collection Name: Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Collection

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