Frame 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Dark brown tapa; Village of Omoa, Hiva Oa Island, Marquesas Islands; bought by the Berrys from a female artist, 1987
Item — Frame: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of textual documents and objects of material culture from the South Seas, including the Marshall Islands, the Caroline Islands, and the Marquesas Islands. The materials were either given to or bought by James and Betsy Berry in markets during their travels. They include newspapers, framed tapas created by a female artist from the village of Omoa on Hiva Oa Island, a man’s ceremonial garment and a woman’s everyday garment made of banana fiber, baskets, woven purses,...
Dates:
1987