Clothing
| Object Number: | 97-120-331 |
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| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Hawaiian |
| Provenience: | Hawaiian Islands Oahu |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Bark Cloth Pigment |
| Length: | 187 cm |
| Width: | 96 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
| Other Number: | L-120-331 - Old Museum Number 4487 - ANSP Number |
Description
Five thicknesses of bark cloth fastened together on one long side. Natural color, top layer patterned with intricate black bands. All layers watermarked. Woman’s skirt (pa’u). Acquired on the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “Female attire” on Peale list. Ka Hana Kapa #393.
As per ANSP Ledger Remarks "Five thicknesses outer one only, printed"
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Polynesia Gallery (28 Jan 1982 - Jun 2010) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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