(2) Tapa (Bark) Cloths from the Pacific Islands

Pacific Island Tapa bark cloth painting with Christian symbolism, possibly from a Christian Samoan missionary. Circa 1930s. Dimension: Framed (not under glass): 39.35 in. x 38.75 in., Sight: 37 in. x

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

**Originally Listed At $850** South Pacific Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a beautifully designed, fairly unique piece of art - a tapa bark cloth, made from trees endemic to the Oceanic i

196-641, 5070; Tapa cloth, Legendary Polynesian made from tree bark. Tapa cloth is Barkcloth made in Pacific Ocean Islands. Used for clothing, now used for textiles and art. (from the bark of a Mulber

Increasingly rare, bark cloth was once widely produced for clothing and utility items throughout Polynesia. This extraordinary example measures approximately 62" x 46 1/2". Please carefully read our t

Increasingly rare, bark cloth was once widely produced for clothing and utility items throughout Polynesia. This extraordinary example measures approximately 50 x 49 1/2". Please carefully read our te

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A collection of 2 fine fragments of kapa (tapa) cloth – one is sewn together from several sheets as part of a bedcover known as a kapa moe, and

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

Round Tapa Cloth Painting on Bark from Childrens Museum. This is a handsome Tapa cloth. Tapa cloth is beated bark that is comes from the islands of the Pacific Ocean. This one has a round shape with b

Type: Tapa painting Materials: Ink on stained bark cloth Markings & Inscriptions: Unmarked Date: Probably early 20th century Maker: Pacific Islander Description: A large tapa bark cloth painting hous

Type: Tapa painting Materials: Ink on stained bark cloth Markings & Inscriptions: Unmarked Date: 19th or early 20th century Maker: Pacific Islander Description: A large tapa bark cloth painting house

**First Time At Auction** Pacific Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Hawaii, Tonga, the Cook Islands, or Papua New Guinea, ca. 1970 CE. A stunning tapa cloth presenting multiple bands of stylized geometric motifs

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

Pacific Islands Tapa Cloth, Unknown Origin and Age. Approximately 39.375 x 19.375 in.

Increasingly rare, bark cloth was once widely used for clothing and utility items throughout Polynesia. This extraordinary example measures approximately 51" x 54". Please carefully read our terms of

Large Pacific islands Tapa cloth with depictions of plants and birds, all with inscriptions and writing. Dimensions: L 74" x W 47" Condition: Appears to be trimmed on two sides. Small tears and losses

2 Old/Antique Bark/Tapa Cloths. Sizes: 1) 59.25'' x 56'' (150 x 142 cm); 2) 43'' x 58'' (109 x 147 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Comme

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".

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

A tapa bark cloth. Features geometric designs. 20th century. 45" x 46 1/2" Condition: Holes and creasing to 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

20th century; hand-dyed decorative border; within plexiglass frame, 30 1/2 in. H., 24 1/2 in. W., 1 1/2 in. D.

18 1/2" by 13"

18 1/2" by 12 1/2"