Bark Cloth Sample
97-120-584
From: Samoa Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kapa |
| Object Number | 97-120-584 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Samoan |
| Provenience | Samoa Islands |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bark Cloth | Pigment | Glaze |
| Technique | Beaten |
| Description | Two pieces sewn together. Brown with black and red hand painted stripes. Oiled. Ridges on back, typically Samoan (Kaeppler). Acquired during the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “Waterproof Bark Cloth, sample of.” on Peale list. |
| Length | 150 cm |
| Width | 94 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
| Other Number | L-120-584 - Old Museum Number | 10629 - ANSP Number |
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