Garment
97-120-332B
From: Hawaiian Islands | Oahu
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 97-120-332B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Hawaiian |
Provenience | Hawaiian Islands | Oahu |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Bark Cloth | Pigment | Oil |
Technique | Beaten |
Description | Dark orange bark cloth, unprinted. Oiled. This and 97-120-332A are probably two layers of the same woman’s skirt (pa’u) (Kaeppler). Acquired on the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “Man’s dress [garment]” on Peale list. As per ANSP Ledger Remarks "Prepared with oil of Aleurites Triloba" |
Length | 375 cm |
Width | 88 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
Other Number | L-120-332B - Old Museum Number | 4478 - ANSP Number |
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