Clothing

97-120-673

From: Hawaiian Islands (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 97-120-673
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tahitian (uncertain) | Hawaiian (uncertain)
Provenience Hawaiian Islands (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Bark Cloth | Pigment | Glaze
Description

Two pieces fastened together on one long side. Grey with darker grey stripes. Made of mamaki (Pipturus sp.). Man’s dress (malo). Acquired during the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. Ka Hana Kapa #366.

Length 373 cm
Width 244.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-120-673 - Old Museum Number | 4446 - ANSP Number

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