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Tapa Cloth

MOA: University of British Columbia

3652/7

Small rectangular bark cloth with designs painted in orange-brown, against a beige background. Designs consist of straight and curved lines intertwining to form abstract "X" shapes; additional ovals, triangles, and trapezoids throughout negative space. Orange-brown lines bordered with solid and dotted black lines; chevrons throughout negative space between decorative lines, also done in black. Designs are inside a rectangular border; done in orange-brown with black solid and dotted trim. Back of tapa is undecorated; maker information on label stapled to back.

  • Type of Item tapa cloth
  • Culture Maisin
  • Material mulberry bark, paint
  • Measurements height 47.3 cm, width 92.5 cm (overall)
  • Creator James Aburin
  • Previous Owner Marnie Tamaki
  • Received from Marnie Tamaki
  • Made in Oro
  • Creation Date between 1950 and 1994
  • Collection Date during 1994
  • Ownership Date before November 22, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on November 22, 2023
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3652/0007

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