Clothing
Bark Cloth
97-120-335
From: Polynesia | Hawaiian Islands (uncertain) | Tahiti (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kapa |
| Object Number | 97-120-335 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hawaiian (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Polynesia | Hawaiian Islands (uncertain) | Tahiti (uncertain) |
| Culture Area | Oceania | Polynesia |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bark Cloth | Pigment |
| Technique | Beaten |
| Description | Large natural color bark cloth (401.9 x 311.8 cm) stamped with black “suns” in groups of 20 or 40 on a white background. Man’s garment (malo). Acquired on the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “Dresses of 'Tapa,' male attire.” on Peale list. Ka Hana Kapa #391. As per ANSP Ledger Remarks "Brigham Ka Hana Kapa. pl. 44.2" |
| Length | 408 cm |
| Width | 307 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
| Other Number | L-120-335 - Old Museum Number | 4485 - ANSP Number |
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