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

32 3/4" by 18 1/4".

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

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

18 1/2" by 13"

18 1/2" by 12 1/2"

16" by 12 3/4".

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".

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

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

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

**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.

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

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

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

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

Heading: Author: Michener, James A. Title: Tales of the South Pacific Place Published: New York Publisher:Macmillan Company Date Published: 1947 Description: (8vo) tan clot