Tapa Cloth Fragment and Stencil, Tonga, Mid -Late 19th C.
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Tapa Cloth Fragment and Stencil, Tonga, Mid-Late 19th C. Tapa or bark cloth made from bark that has been softened through a process of soaking and beating and designed applied with vegetable dyes. Framed. Together with a Tapa Cloth Stencil, Kupesi-Tonga, used to imprint tapa cloth patterns, constructed of pandanus leaf base with coconut leaf midribs forming the design pattern. This particular kupesi represents the pine trees lining the road to the royal palace and would be an integral component in making the Sila o Tonga, the Tongan coat of arms tapa patterns. Sizes: 1) 20'' x 15.25'' (51 x 39 cm); 2) 34'' x 36'', 86 x 91 cm (object); 39.5'' x 40.5'', 100 x 103 cm (frame).
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Tapa Cloth Fragment and Stencil, Tonga, Mid -Late 19th C.
Estimate $400 - $600
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