Siapo - Samoa - Oceania (No Reserve Price)

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One Siapo textile from Samoa, made from paper mulberry bark, dating to the mid-20th century, in acceptable condition, with dimensions 123 cm high by 27 cm wide by 1 cm deep, weight 111 g, provenance private collection, without a stand.

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Siapo is a type of bark cloth made in Samoa, also known as 'tapa' in other parts of Oceania. It is produced from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree, which is beaten and joined to create fabric. Siapo is an important traditional cultural art, often decorated with geometric patterns and motifs that represent flora and fauna.

Siapo is a type of bark cloth made in Samoa, also known as 'tapa' in other parts of Oceania. It is produced from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree, which is beaten and joined to create fabric. Siapo is an important traditional cultural art, often decorated with geometric patterns and motifs that represent flora and fauna.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Samoa
Country of Origin
Oceania
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Mulberry bark
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Siapo
Height
123 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
111 g
Provenance
Private collection
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