Micronesia

Barkcloth in Micronesia

Map of Oceania highlighting the region of Micronesia (© Pacific Peoples' Partnership; edited to add region overlay)
Map of Oceania highlighting the region of Micronesia (© Pacific Peoples’ Partnership; edited to add region overlay)

Art Historical Description

Micronesia is not known to be a barkcloth-producing area. A few tapa cloths in museums have been attributed to Micronesia, though these are likely to be mis-attributions. However the area is known for its rich fibre arts, and there appear to be aesthetic links between these and tapa from the north of western Polynesia.

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Making Barkcloth

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Entry created on 28 August 2020