Large Tapa Bark Cloth, South Pacific

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

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

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 used for clothing and utility items throughout Polynesia. This extraordinary example measures approximately 51" x 54". Please carefully read our terms of

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

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".

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

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

Tonga South Pacific Framed Tapa Cloth of Turtle. 27 inches x 32 inches

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

**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

Large Old/Antique Bark/Tapa Cloth. Size: 99'' x 82'' (251 x 208 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

Large Old/Antique Bark/Tapa Cloth Size: 129.5'' x 79.5'' (329 x 202 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

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

Burning Fire Dance Mask from East New Britain, South Pacific. Red, white and black design on tapa cloth. This style is worn during daytime ceremonies associated with female fertility, mourning and imp

Large scale New Guinea barkcloth painting, 20th c., natural pigment on tapa barkcloth, 54"h x 32"w (textile), 58"h x 34.25"w (frame)

Oceanic Painted Tapa Cloth , 75" x 48" A large Polynesian Tapa cloth Early 20th century Intricate varied patterns in black and brown Siapo (Bark Cloth) Dimension: 75" x 48" Good condition, good colors

Polynesia, Tonga Island , ca. 19th century CE. This beater is composed of a single piece of heavy hard wood, with a handle at one end and a large rectangular head at the other. It was used to beat bar

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

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