Barkcloth, ′ahu, from the Society Islands (probably Tahiti); part of the Forster collection (part of Forster 15; 1886.1.1235)

Barkcloth made from two layers, felted together at the edges. One edge has been cut, and the layers have separated. The felted edges are dyed red. The top layer of barkcloth has been dyed yellow, and decorated with circular designs in red made by dipping a stem of reed or bamboo into dye

• Museum database entry.