Bark Cloth

52-27-13

From: Samoa Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 52-27-13
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Samoa Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Bark Cloth | Pigment
Description

3-ply. Circular with triangular scallops. White. Dark brown varnish design: band around edge and two bands of hourglass motif dividing the surface into 4 equal segments, with a diamond at each interior angle, and with 5 curved chevrons in each segment.

Length 73 cm
Width 58 cm
Outside Diameter 80.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. H. G. Bullwinkel, 1952

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