Clothing
Bark Cloth
97-120-673
From: Polynesia (uncertain) | Pacific Islands (uncertain) | Hawaiian Islands (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 97-120-673 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Polynesian | Hawaiian (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Polynesia (uncertain) | Pacific Islands (uncertain) | Hawaiian Islands (uncertain) |
| Culture Area | Oceania | Polynesia |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bark Cloth | Pipturus albidus | Pigment | Glaze |
| Description | Two pieces fastened together on one long side. Grey with darker grey stripes. Made of mamaki (Pipturus sp.). Man’s dress (malo). Acquired during the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. Ka Hana Kapa #366. |
| Length | 373 cm |
| Width | 244.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
| Other Number | L-120-673 - Old Museum Number | 4446 - ANSP Number |
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