Samoan Siapo - National Parks Gallery
Summary
This is an authentic tapa made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. All of the dyes are made from plants that grows locally. This style of hand painted tapa cloth originated in the early 1920's from the village of Leone.
Tags
national park of american samoa
samoan siapo
tapa cloth
tapa
mulberry tree
national parks gallery
high resolution
american samoa
ultra high resolution
ornament
pattern designs
Date
1920 - 1929
Source
National Parks Gallery
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication