ALBUM OF PACIFIC TAPA BARKCLOTH

> An album containing mounted Pacific tapa barkcloth specimens, the rectangular samples displaying varied geometric, linear and mottled patterns in dark brown, red and pale tones. The album is bound in dark cloth-covered boards. Pacific barkcloth is made by beating inner tree bark into sheets, then joining and decorating it according to local traditions. It has served as clothing, wrapping and ceremonial gifts. > > Size: 165mm x 115mm; Weight: 190g > Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s�2014. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >

Estimate:£500

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