Object Timeline

1930

  • Work on this object ended.

2021

2022

  • We acquired this object.

2024

  • You found it!

Barkcloth (siapo)

This is a Barkcloth (siapo). It was made by Unknown. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 2022. Its medium is broussonetia papyrifera bark. It is a part of the department.

It is credited Given in memory of John Bennett Pickens, 1947-2021.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 158.8 × 175.9 cm (62 1/2 × 69 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Barkcloth (siapo); Made by Unknown; broussonetia papyrifera bark; H x W: 158.8 × 175.9 cm (62 1/2 × 69 1/4 in.); Given in memory of John Bennett Pickens, 1947-2021; 2022-1-2

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