Description
From the remote area of the mid Pacific Ocean it was documented it was from Tuvalu Island near the Gilbert Islands. It was collected in the early 1970’s. Now called Kiribati a group of 33 atolls and coral island. This square piece of Tapa is unique. When you consider the gathering of materials, soaking, beating, manipulating and preparing dyes, designing. This pattern depicts the natural world and cultural images. It is intricate geometric pattern It has some old bug holes. It measures 32 x 32 inches
