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Barkcloth from Tonga

1940-1960

British Museum

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Rectangular sheet of barkcloth, decorated with rubbed and free-hand painted designs in brown and black, including lettering. Design consists of 10 bands of motifs, including aeroplanes, each band divided into 5 blocks.

Details

  • Title: Barkcloth from Tonga
  • Date Created: 1940-1960
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 315 centimetres Width: 226.5 centimetres
  • Provenance: Purchased from: Ms Gwyneth Lloyd
  • Production place: Tonga
  • Copyright: © The Trustees of The British Museum
  • British Museum link: Oc1993,04.1

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