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Antique Polynesian Tapa Bark Cloth Art Mounted

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Antique Polynesian Tapa Bark Cloth Art Mounted

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Antique polynesian tapa / bark cloth painting mounted into fabric and wood frame. Edge tears present. Displays details of a tree, 2 sun shapes, and works spread across the center and around the tree.

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Antique Polynesian Tapa Bark Cloth Art Mounted

Name: Antique Polynesian Tapa Bark Cloth Art Mounted
SKU: 144116879
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $500

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