Tapa Cloth, Polynesian

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

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

Very large Polynesian Tapa cloth painting, 20th c., probably Hawaiian or Samoan, geometric motifs, 41"h x 99"w (sheet), matted and framed Provenance: Property removed from a Meadow Lane, Southampton E

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

Large Polynesian Tapa Cloth, Hawaiian or SamoanSize: 110 x 89 in.

76" wide x 151" long. Minor holes and losses. Property of George Kennan's summer home located in East Berlin, PA.

Antique Polynesian Tapa Cloths, Samoa. Size: 91'' x 27.5'' (231 x 70 cm).

(lot of 8) Five Polynesian tapa cloths and (3) circular roundels, each having a geometric design, the largest 52"h x 37"w

Tapa cloth wrap with Polynesian style patterns and tropical flowers on trim. Wrapped radius legs. 53.5"W X 36"D X 18.5"H

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

Group of Polynesian Siapo or Tapa Cloth Clothing, Samoan Peoples, incl. 2 dresses, pigmented design, h. 52 5/8 in. and 50 in., w. 35 in. and 40 in.; and 2 vests, blue and red stitching, h. 25 1/2 in.

Type: Bark cloth Materials: Textile Markings & Inscriptions: Unmarked Date: Mid 20th century Maker: Polynesian / Hawaiian Description: A group of four Polynesian bark cloths featuring the depiction of

Polynesian Siapo or Tapa Cloth, Samoan Peoples, with blue and red crayon drawing of a house, l. 54 in., w. 72 in.

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

**Originally Listed At $250** Southwest Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Oro Province, ca. 1970 CE. A stunning tapa cloth presenting multiple decorative sinuous bands surrounded by upper and lower linear bo

Large Tongan Tapa Cloth Panel With Flower Or Lei Trim. Approximately 111.75L x 73.0W in. (9'4"L x 6'1"W ft).

Hawaii,Early 20th Century Includes a square cloth decorated with four quadrants of brown and rust geometric patterns, a cloth decorated with brown repeating geometric patterns, and a large cloth decor

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

**Originally Listed At $250** Southwest Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Oro Province, ca. 1970 CE. A stunning tapa cloth presenting multiple decorative sinuous bands surrounded by upper and lower linear bo

**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

Samoan Tapa Cloth, Early 20th C. Size: 79'' x 59'' (201 x 150 cm).

Group of Painted Tapa Cloth. Five panels total, various designs. {Approximate dimensions: 14 feet 10 inches x 7 feet 7 inches, 8 feet 2 inches x 5 feet 10 inches, 8 feet 3 inches x 14 feet 5 inches, 1

A very large Hawaiian tapa cloth with intricate black design. 90" wd. x 91" ht.

Two very large Hawaiian tapa cloths with varying designs. 75" x 84", 78" x 120"