Solomon Islands
Early 19th century
Wood
Length 21 5/8 in / 54.9 cm
Provenance: William Ohly (1883–1955), Berkeley Galleries, London and Abbey Museum, Hertfordshire, UK; thence by descent.
This Solomon Islands tapa beater was used in the preparation of barkcloth, a material made by softening and beating inner bark into a pliable textile surface. The elongated wooden form reflects a practical working tool, shaped for repeated use and handling. Its provenance through William Ohly, Berkeley Galleries, and the Abbey Museum gives the piece a strong early collecting history.
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Solomon Islands
Early 19th century
Wood
Length 21 5/8 in / 54.9 cm
Provenance: William Ohly (1883–1955), Berkeley Galleries, London and Abbey Museum, Hertfordshire, UK; thence by descent.
This Solomon Islands tapa beater was used in the preparation of barkcloth, a material made by softening and beating inner bark into a pliable textile surface. The elongated wooden form reflects a practical working tool, shaped for repeated use and handling. Its provenance through William Ohly, Berkeley Galleries, and the Abbey Museum gives the piece a strong early collecting history.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
