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19th Century Samoa Tapa Cloth

About the Item

Antique 19th century Samoa Siapo ( `tapa cloth ) made from the inner bark of a mulberry tree / free hand paint decorated ( Siapo Mamanu ) with the natural dyes from plants, trees and clays. This large tapa cloth was descended in the family of William L. Buchanan ( 1852-1909 ) Diplomat of the Americas / Chief of the Four Divisions at the Chicago World's Colombian Exposition in 1893 and in the following eight years of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency the administrations trouble shooting diplomat in Latin America. It has not seen the light of day in many years. First time for sale. Exceptionally beautiful rich hand decorated natural dye colors and bold graphic geometric design. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section **** Very reasonable parcel ground shipping available in USA lower 48 / contact for $ quote to zip code *****
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Samoa
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. original as found antique condition with beautifully hand decorated rich natural dye colors and no fading. some creasing from being folded away for many decades. pictures show all.
  • Seller Location:
    Rochester, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU961129012372
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