Siapo (Tapa Cloth) from Samoa

Item Details

Samoa
Siapo, 20th century
Bark cloth with natural dye and pigments
Unmarked

Larger pieces of Siapo, similar to the one pictured, are given as gifts during ceremonies, including funerals and weddings.

Condition

- heavy creasing and fraying to cloth; holes in cloth are present throughout, especially to fold cross sections; pigment wear and loss present throughout; tearing present throughout; item will be shipped folded.

Dimensions

- measurements are approximate.

Item #

ITMG260898