Lot 0158

Tapa Cloth, Polynesian

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Samoan Tapa Cloth, Early 20th C.: Samoan Tapa Cloth, Early 20th C. Size: 62'' x 42'' (157 x 107 cm). Tapa cloth is made by stripping the bark from the tree, separating the inner from the outer bark-which is discarded- and then beating

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20th C. Tongan Tapa Cloth w/ National Seal of Tonga: Pacific Islands, Tonga, ca. 20th century CE. An impressive and sizeable tapa cloth bearing the coat of arms or national seal of Tonga flanked by a pair of doves with olive wreaths and rifles below, an

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Large Vintage Vatulele Island Fiji Tapa Cloth Geometric Pattern 72 inches x 48.5 inches: Large Vintage Vatulele Island Fiji Tapa Cloth Geometric Pattern 72 inches x 48.5 inches. size: 72 x 48.5 THIS AUCTION HAS SPECIAL PICK UP DATESSPECIAL PICK UP DATES AND TIME-LINE, W/ EXTENDED PICK UPS

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South Pacific Tapa Cloth: Tapa or bark cloth made from mulberry bark. 60" long x 54" wide. RM IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and w

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Framed Hawaiian Tapa Cloth: late 20th century, floated in mat, wood frame, 42 x 65 in.

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Large Pacific Islands Tapa Cloth: Large Pacific Islands Tapa Cloth. Some tears, particularly where folded. Size: 72'' x 48'', (183 x 122 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding C

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Two Pieces of Tapa Cloth: Two pieces of Tapa cloth, abstract geometric designs painted with natural dyes onto bark fiber. Frayed edges, two large holes in the larger piece. 47"x 65" and 36"x35"

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Group of Four South Pacific Beaten Bark Tapa Cloths,: Group of Four South Pacific Beaten Bark Tapa Cloths, two from Western Samoa, one from Fiji, along with Samoan Barkcloth wrapper, three framed, largest 53" x 53".

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Early 20th C. South Pacific Tapa Bark Cloth: Oceania, South Pacific Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a tapa bark cloth, made from the paper mulberry tree, which was introduced to the South Pacific from Southeast Asia at an unknown poi

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Oceanic Tapa Bark Cloth, 6'25" x 4': Samoa Tapa bark cloth, early 20th century. Stylized abstract and geometric designs. Dimension: 6'25"x 4' (75" x 48"). Condition: good condition age appropriate (view all pictures for accuracy). Proven

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19th C. Polynesian Tonga / Samoa Wood Tapa Beater: South Pacific, Polynesia, Tonga or Samoa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An attractive, hand-carved wooden tapa beater presenting a tubular handle and an elongated, 4-sided body that flares o

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19th C. New Caledonian Kanak Wood Tapa Beater: Oceania, New Caledonia, Kanak, ca. early 20th century CE. A wooden tapa beater, used for making cloth, hand-made from tropical hardwood with a rich red-brown hue. A cylindrical handle forms one end of

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JESSIE OONARK, INUIT, Untitled Work on Cloth, c. 1966-68: JESSIE OONARK, O.C., R.C.A (1906-1985) QAMANI'TUAQ (BAKER LAKE) Untitled Work on Cloth, c. 1966-68 stroud, felt, and embroidery thread, 33 x 50 in (83.8 x 127 cm) signed, "á…á“‡". Provenance

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160 x 68 in. Tapa is a cloth made through the beating of tree bark of the Pacific islands. The cloths were dyed, scented, and covered with motifs related to symbols of clan, ethnicity, islands … to the point ofbecoming true works of art.

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Tapa Cloth, Polynesian

Name: Tapa Cloth, Polynesian
SKU: 61862984
Price: 220 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $500

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Starting Price $50

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