Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

An old Oro Province tapa cloth. We collected this piece on a recent trip to the D’entrecasteaux Islands, where these objects are often traded or presented as gifts. This particular tapa was a wedding gift for the father of the fellow from whom collected it. It originated from the Popondetta area which like Tufi is know for their fine tapa. It would date form the mid 20th century, has a wonderful design, and considering the time spent in the field is in fine condition, with some minor evident fraying around the outer edge and small holes.

Dimensions: 106 x 50 cm or 41.5 x 19.5 inches.

Price: SOLD