MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES


Launima Nagatu, - Tapa Cloth 
Tonga, South Pacific
15'6"x 7'4"
Mid-20th century.
Huge Polynesian ceremonial cloth of mulberry bark fiber, stamped and painted.  A
coat of arms is the major motif See photos and read about the process and use of these cloths.

W-1090  Detail below

NOTE:  This piece has been sold; it has been left here for information purposes only.

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