Clothing
97-120-357
From: Hawaiian Islands | Oahu
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kapa |
| Object Number | 97-120-357 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Hawaiian |
| Provenience | Hawaiian Islands | Oahu |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bark Cloth | Pigment |
| Technique | Beaten |
| Description | Yellow color. Top layer only out of possible five (Kaeppler). Women’s skirt (pa’u). Acquired by the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) by Titian R. Peale. “Dress [garment] of ‘tapa.’ Female attire.” on Peale list. Ka Hana Kapa #386. As per ANSP Ledger Remarks "Bringham Ka Hana Kapa pl. K.2" |
| Length | 240.5 cm |
| Width | 100 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997 |
| Other Number | L-120-357 - Old Museum Number | 4480 - ANSP Number |
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