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Ngatu Tahina Tapa Cloth, Tongan Culture, Polynesian Islands, 20th Century

lot 

74

Estimate:

$

300

-

500

06. Aug. 2025  -  Lusher Annual Premier Auction

Santa Fe:

1616 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM

Online bidding:

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Lot

74

Ngatu Tahina Tapa Cloth, Tongan Culture, Polynesian Islands, 20th Century

Panel comprised of sections of beaten and flattened bark of trees (Feta'aki) which are joined together to form a complete cloth (ngatu) with dark brown pigment used for the stamping and overpainting of the surface decoraitons, which include crowns and doves. Fitted with hanging board and string
Ca. 1930s
57" x 49"

Estimate:

$

300

-

500

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Wood Bark

Tonga

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Rug

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Panel comprised of sections of beaten and flattened bark of trees (Feta'aki) which are joined together to form a complete cloth (ngatu) with dark brown pigment used for the stamping and overpainting of the surface decoraitons, which include crowns and doves. Fitted with hanging board and string Ca. 1930s 57" x 49"
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