Bark cloth, or siapo
Artist
Samoa
Date1892 - 93
MediumPaper mulberry bark
ClassificationsMaterials
Credit LineGift of Carrie Ormsbee
Object number1979.27.15
DescriptionHand painted, reddish brown and black. Geometric and organic designs in five loose rows lengthwise. Designs include triangles, 5 - leafed stars (starfish) circles with three - leaf plants and or with triangles connecting plant to circle. Three 12 - leafed plants. One cluster of centipede motif and two bird motifs. Border: thin line with triangle lines, and three - leaf motif extending (black). Edges: fringed on purpose.On View
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