Samoan  Siapo




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Vintage Siapo in very good condition. Warm red brown hues with traditional motifs. Dimensions: 1470 mm x 1350 mm. $495.00 SOLD

Rare vintage Siapo from Ca. 1940's.. This has a slightly oriental influence. Dimensions 1080 mm x 600 mm. $225.00 SOLD

Older Siapo from Ca. 1960's in very good to excellent condition. Handy medium size. Dimensions: 750 mm x 750 mm. $125.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo with free hand painted motifs. This dates back to early 1910-1920. Fragile with overall thinning, small holes and edge wear. Dimensions: 1110mm x 460mm. SOLD

Small Siapo with Hibiscus flowers, extremely well executed. Dimensions:385 mm x 350 mm. $ 40.00 SOLD

Siapo with typical 60's influence. This has been lightly used and has overall age patina. Dimensions: 700mm x 680mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo with distinctive Samoan design motifs, symbolizing starfish, sand piper and terns. Good used condition. Dimensions: 325 mm x 610 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo with symbolic turtle and bird motifs. This has been well used and has overall thinning and weakness in the folds. Wonderful intricacy in the upeti back ground print. Dimensions: 1640mm x 1425mm. $575.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo runner dating back to 1960-1970's in very good condition. Dimensions: 1410mm x 380mm. $125.00 SOLD

New Siapo with tuna fish design. Dimensions: 420 mm x 325 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Unusual vintage Siapo. The upeti is used for printing which can be seen on the reverse, but on the face natural brown and off white dyes have been used to outline the motifs. Dimensions: 790 mm x 620 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Rare Siapo with heart designs and zig zag edges. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 1300 mm x 1200 mm. $655.00 SOLD

New Siapo with interesting geometric fruit/ leaf design. Dimensions: 665 mm x 345 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo in very good strong condition. Traditional floral motifs with intricate detailing showing through in the upeti printing back ground. Dimensions: 1610mm x1250mm. SOLD

Exquisite Siapo with flower motifs. Dimensions: 670 mm x 320 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo from Ca. 1900, possibly before. Not many of these survive. Fragile with overall weak spots with irregular edges. Ex museum piece. The upeti or wood block has not been used for printing, this has been painted free hand. Dimensions: 1640mm x 1330mm. SOLD

Antique round Siapo Mamanu, this is decorated with the freehand painting method. An early piece in fair to good condition, 2 small tears and 5 pinholes. Rare piece, as these are not easy to source. Diameter 650 mm. $275.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo runner, something quite unique about this design from Ca. 1960's. Dimensions: 1805 mm x 390 mm. SOLD

Small Siapo with island beach scene of Trochus shell, starfish. Dimensions: 370 mm x 365 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Vintage round Siapo Mamanu, decorated with the freehand painting method. A well balanced design in good condition. Becoming rare. Diameter 760 mm. $135.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo of very early origins. Geometric shapes of 'ladders and dots' which indicate time and place. Good condition, although fragile and thin around the folds. Dimensions: 1510mm x 1280mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo runner in excellent condition. Beautiful simplicity here. Dimensions: 1240 mm x 235 mm. $125.00 SOLD

New Siapo with turtle design, this symbolizes good fortune. Dimensions: 390 mm x 350 mm. $40.00 SOLD

A wonderful combination of traditional design elements of Fa'a'ali'ao, trochus shell, Ave'au, starfish and Fa'a lau paogo, pandanus leaf. This vintage Siapo has a beautiful peach pink tinge to it. Very good to excellent used condition. Dimensions: 1900mm x 1340mm. SOLD

Siapo with geometric flower/ star pattern. Dimensions: 380 mm x 350 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo, very old piece bought from a museum. This has been professionally restored with plain tapa backing, as the original bark cloth had worn thin with age. This way the Siapo can last another 100 years, if cared for properly. Dimensions: 800 mm x 405 mm. $125.00 SOLD

Vintage round Siapo. This is a 1 of the 2 different forms of Siapo, this is a Siapo Mamanu (The freehand painted method). The other one is Siapo 'Elei (The rubbing method) This Siapo dates back to Ca. 1940's and is in good condition. Diameter is 550 mm. $175.00 SOLD

Intricate vintage Siapo in very good condition, a few water marks & slight thinning. Dimensions: 1592 mm x 1335 mm. $525.00 SOLD

New Siapo motifs based on the traditional Samoan tatoo designs. Dimensions: 690 mm x 395 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo runner in good used condition. Intricate detailing of various motifs. Dimensions: 1570 mm x 365 mm. $225.00 SOLD

Vintage medium sized Siapo, nicely balanced traditional motifs, dimensions: 1330 mm x 820 mm. Vintage medium sized Siapo, nicely balanced traditional motifs, dimensions: 1330 mm x 820 mm. Vintage medium sized Siapo, nicely balanced traditional motifs, dimensions: 1330 mm x 820 m. $195.00 SOLD

Siapo with navigation theme. Compass, arrows and waves. Dimensions: 405mm x 375mm. $40.00 SOLD

The motifs on this vintage Siapo indicate a strong connection between land and sea. This Siapo is in excellent strong condition, there is no thinning. Dimensions: 1720mm x 1300mm. SOLD

Picture New Siapo with abstract frangipani motifs. Dimensions: 650 mm x 340 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo 'elei of high quality. Once part of a museum collection. The background shines through clearly and shows the intricately finely carved patterns of the Upeti. Design elements most likely are Fa'a vae tuli, the footprints of the sand piper which can take on many different forms. Excellent strong condition. Dimensions: 1420 mm x 1280 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo in very good/ excellent condition. 'A walk in the Forest' Dimensions: 1510 mm x 1530 mm. $395.00 SOLD

Siapo with stylized turtle, which is the traditional symbol for good fortune.Dimensions: 390mm x 360mm. SOLD

Siapo in monochrome color scheme. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 680mm x 650mm. $155.00 SOLD

Small Samoan Siapo in new condition,hand made on the island. Design is based on the Hibiscus flower,which is present in beautiful abundance on Samoa. Dimensions: 440mm x 340 mm. $45.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo, a very intricate piece in a variety of well preserved colors. Some edge damage and overall thinning, however no obvious holes. Dimensions: 1880 mm x 361 mm. $375.00 SOLD

Siapo with stylized flower design. Dimensions: 400mm x 360mm. $40.00 SOLD

Rare antique Siapo from early 1900's in very good condition. This can be read like a calendar, with seasonal/ sun/ moon motifs. Hard to come by in this good condition, a few very small holes and some overall thinning. Dimensions: 2050 mm x 1800 mm. $795.00 SOLD

Older Siapo, this has been stored for many years and has overall age patina. Dimensions: 670 mm x 320 mm. SOLD

Siapo with typical 60's influence. This has been lightly used and has overal age patina. Dimensions: 1180 mm x 1020 mm. $225.00 SOLD

Siapo with intricate geometric patterns, loosely based on tattoo motifs. Dimensions: 400mm x 350mm. $40.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo with traditional island motifs. This has been professionally restored by museum expert with extra plain tapa backing layer, so it is well preserved for the future. Dimensions: 1205mm x 345mm. $155.00 SOLD

Siapo in new condition with traditional tattoo motifs. Dimensions: 400 mm x 390 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo from Ca. 1950's. Decorated with designs based on the foot prints of the sandpiper (Fa'atuli) and the flight of the terns (Fa'a Gogo). Very good condition. Dimensions: 1310mm x 1010mm. $455.00 SOLD

Siapo in new condition with traditional tattoo motifs. Dimensions: 390 mm x 320 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Siapo runner in excellent strong condition. Abstract frangipani motifs, created in the Seventies. Dimensions: 1670 mm x 480 mm. $185.00 SOLD

Siapo with traditional motifs in well balanced design. Dimensions: 660 mm x 330 mm $75.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo from Ca 1940's. Intricate detailing with various traditional motifs. A few small tears and holes, overall thinning. Ex museum. Dimensions: 1090mm x 1320mm. $1650.00 SOLD

Island Siapo with Hibiscus and Acanthus leaves. Dimensions: 460 mm x 345 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Excellent example of vintage Siapo runner. Dimensions: 1470 mm x 275 mm. $95.00 SOLD

New Siapo with local Hibiscus flower in warm browns. Dimensions: 440 mm x 330 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo of exceptional quality. The artistic design has been executed to the highest standard and could possibly be attributed to the late Mary Pritchard. Dimensions: 1535 mm x 1515 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo in very good/ excellent condition. The reverse is very similar to the front, the usual over painting in darker dyes has not been executed here, which makes for a delicate,intricate and light pattern. Dimensions: 945 mm x 480 mm. $135.00 SOLD

This new Siapo has the traditional local design of American Samoa, it is not a common motif anymore. The fue or fly switch represents wisdom, while the To'oto'o or staff represents authority. Both symbols are used by talking chiefs indicating their rank. The Tanoa (ava bowl) represents service to the chief. Dimensions: 390 mm x 370 mm. $40.00 SOLD

A very beautiful vintage Siapo with decorative borders. The triangles represent the Faaaliao or trochus shell motifs. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 1400mm x 1470mm. $750.00 SOLD

Small Siapo with Breadfruit design, part of the traditional staple diet on the Islands. Dimensions: 400mm x 360 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo,still in excellent condition for its age.This is a very contemplative,restful design.Unusual in its simplicity. $950.00 SOLD

Siapo with pandanus leaves and hibiscus flowers in dark browns. New condition. dimensions: 640 mm x 370 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo in good used condition. Fa'a lau ulu, Breadfruit Leaf and Tusili'i motifs. Dimensions: 1560mm x 1090mm. SOLD

New Siapo with Breadfruit motif. Dimensions: 410 mm x 385 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo with an unusual design, the main focus is on the alternating flower heads and the bows. This has been made for a specific festive occasion, where someone would have been honored (King or Queen or high ranking official) at a guess 60-70 years old. Dimensions: 1500 mm x 1200 mm. $650.00 SOLD

Siapo featuring underwater scene with turtle and young ones, tuna fish swimming above, surrounded by coral rocks. Dimensions: 370mm x 350mm. $40.00 SOLD

Siapo in mint new condition.Traditional ethnic motifs.Dimensions: 1150 mm x 390 mm. $155.00 SOLD

Small colorful Siapo with Hibiscus and leaves. 350 mm x 345 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo in warm color tones. Interesting traditional border motifs. This is in very good condition, however it is very thin, not from wear, but the bark cloth is of very fine thin quality, it almost resembles paper. Dimensions: 1610mm x 880mm. SOLD

Siapo with Tuna fish. Important part of the staple diet and export market for Samoa. Dimensions: 480mm x 330mm. $40.00 SOLD

Colorful Siapo in excellent condition. Dimensions: 1250 mm x 380 mm. $175.00 SOLD

Siapo with stylized Frangipani flower. Dimensions: 400mm x 365mm. $40.00 SOLD

Large Siapo in new condition.Stylized Frangipani with geometric borders.Dimensions: 1760 mm x 1030 mm. $285.00 SOLD

Siapo with stylized turtle. Symbol of good fortune throughout the Pacific regions. Dimensions: 410mm x 360mm. $40.00 SOLD

Vintage round Siapo Mamanu, this is decorated by he freehand painting method, Ca. 1970's. Good condition. Diameter 450 mm. $135.00 SOLD

Siapo with swimming turtle. Symbol of good fortune throughout the Pacific regions. Dimensions: 495mm x 370mm. $40.00 SOLD

Siapo from Ca. 1970's. Excellent condition. Design elements present are Faamasina (rolled pandanus leaf) and Fa'atuli (the sandpiper) .Dimensions: 1600mm x 1450mm. SOLD

Small Siapo,abstract natural design based on the Frangipani flower.Excellent new condition.Dimensions: 400 mm x 360 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo. Simple abstract motifs, focus on the traditional 'vane swastika' this is an ancient symbol often compared with flying birds. This is in fair condition, thinning of the cloth and a few holes. $1450.00 SOLD

Large new Siapo in excellent condition. Unique Siapo, in excellent condition. Swimming turtles, these are symbols often associated with good fortune on the islands. The decorations on Siapo are created by a Upeti (wooden carved block) with hand painted detailing. Seemingly all the same, but on closer inspection all of them have different expressions. Dimensions: 1660 mm x 1105 mm. SOLD

Siapo with Hibiscus flower. A regular sight to see beautiful flowering hibiscus on the Samoan islands. Dimensions: 390mm x 360mm. $40.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo runner with heart motifs in dark hues. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1470 mm x 300 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Siapo with stylized Hibiscus flower. Dimensions: 430mm x 390mm. $40.00 SOLD

A lovely example of an older Samoan Siapo with ruffled edges. These are getting hard to come by. The design combines the sun in the middle part with Pandanus leaves on both sides. Approx 50 years old. In very good unused condition, no rips,holes or loose parts. This has been created with the use of the Upeti,which is clearly visible on the reverse side. Dimensions are 1310 mm x 980 mm. $450.00 SOLD

Small Siapo design based on tattoo motifs (male and female), coconut husks, stones, waves and beach. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 380 mm x 340 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Siapo runner in new condition. Motifs are based on the hibiscus flower. Dimensions: 1760 mm x 325 mm. $175.00 SOLD

Unique vintage Siapo, although the main design consists of 2 motifs, in every square the details are differently hand painted, so none of the squares are similar. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 1810 mm x 980 mm. $285.00 SOLD

Siapo with Hibiscus flower design. Dimensions: 390mm x 335mm. SOLD

Siapo in new condition with radiating star design. Dimensions: 415 mm x 375 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Small Siapo with leaf design in earthy brown tones. Dimensions: 410 mm x 390 mm. SOLD

Antique Siapo, over 100 years old. Extremely fragile, edges frayed, few small holes. Fine artwork with intricate geometric designs. The triangular shapes and stripes remind me of staircases, while the squares with irregular lines resemble landscape views. I am not sure of the real symbolic meaning of this piece, but it is certainly intriguing. Dimensions: 1950 mm x 1810 mm. SOLD

Rare very early Siapo,mainly hand painted. Minimal use of the Upeti or printing block. Few small holes & overall thinning of bark cloth. Fair condition. Dimensions 1100 mm x 850 mm ON LOAN

New Siapo with intricate geometric patterns, loosely based on tattoo motifs. Dimensions: 680 mm x 360 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Rectangle Siapo with vintage design. This is based on the Hibiscus flower, with layout of pathways and borders. Dimensions: 690mm x 330 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo,approx 70 years old,possibly older. Unused, but because of its age there is some wear and tear, the cloth is not so pliable anymore, however no rips, holes or loose parts. Design on it has been created by placing the cloth over a carved wooden block called an Upeti and rubbing clay dyes over to make the motifs. On the other side it is then outlined in pigment dyes. Design is divided into squares that are filled with geometric motifs, with traditional motif based on Pandanus leaves. Dimensions are 1560 mm x 860 mm. SOLD

Siapo in mint condition. Traditional motifs are based on Samoan tattoo. Dimensions: 430 mm x 405 mm. SOLD

Antique Siapo, it has been on loan for a few years. This is a free hand painted design from circa 1920. Diameter is 840 mm. $275.00 SOLD

Siapo in mint new condition.This is a wonderfully fresh and uplifting design with fruit and leaves from the Pandanus tree.Dimensions: 1350 mm x 930 mm. $295.00 SOLD

Siapo runner, excellent condition with ruffed edges. Popular star motifs. Dimensions: 1610 mm x 520 mm. SOLD

Siapo runner in new condition. Dimensions: 1750 mm x 330 mm. SOLD

Large Samoan Siapo in new condition, geometric star/flower design. The interesting part is when viewing this for a while the patterns unfold to triangles/squares and circles, alternating diagonal and straight lines. A number of Siapo have this wonderful concept. Dimensions: 1780 mm x 930 mm. $295.00 SOLD

Modern Siapo, traditional tattoo design. It actually depicts tattoos on upper arms and legs. Excellent new condition. Dimensions: 640 mm x 390 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Siapo with intricate traditional patterns, based on body tattoo motifs of river beds, waterfalls, ocean waves, shorelines, coconut husks and pathways. This is one of my personal favorites, as it encompasses so many elements. Dimensions: 690 mm x 350 mm $145.00 SOLD

Samoan Siapo in excellent new condition. Perfect craftsmanship and skill in displayed in creating these intricate regular patterns. Dimensions are: 1750 mm x 950 mm $295.00 SOLD

Siapo with traditional patterns. Dimensions: 370mm x 320mm. SOLD

Antique Siapo from 1920/30. Worn thin and in places quite patchy, edges frayed.Diameter is 640 mm. SOLD

Early Siapo, Ca.1910. Restored piece ex museum, the original Tapa background gets very fragile with age, hence antique pieces like this are often strengthened on the reverse. Dimensions: approx.1300 mm x 500 mm. $225.00 SOLD

Siapo with beach theme. The 'flowers' are the footprints of the sandpiper. Dimensions: 380mm x 370mm. SOLD

Antique, early Siapo, ca 1900-1910, ex museum. This is based on basic naturalistic designs, seed pods and leaves. Although a common pattern at the time, these Siapo are one of the most sought after. This one is in fair condition, the cloth is fragile and quite thin in places, no tears or holes though. Dimensions: 1800 mm x 1320 mm $385.00 SOLD

Vintage rare Siapo in excellent new condition.Interesting variety of motifs.Dimensions: 1530 mm x1320 mm. $450.00 SOLD

Siapo with colorful abstract frangipani flower motif.Dimensions: 410 mm x 370 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo based on religious motifs, the flowers symbolize paradise. This is in very good strong condition. A rare piece, the patterns are irregular and don't keep to the same rhythm, in contrast to the usual sequence. Dimensions: 1670 mm x 1350 mm. $525.00 SOLD

This is the most dynamic Siapo I have,it seems highly charged! A very striking & dynamic Siapo.The arrow motifs are traditional,these can be found on the very early designs.Although this has a real ethnic feel to it,it also has contemporary twist to it. This Siapo is not new,but in excellent unused condition.The dimensions are 1300mm x 1m. $325.00 SOLD

Small Siapo with Hibiscus motif. 360 mm x 345 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo, very intricate pattern. Fragile & overall thinning, torn edges. Dimensions 1100 mm x 1100 mm ON LOAN

Extra large Siapo with fish,trochus shells and starfish motifs.These motifs are not very commonly found together on Siapo which makes this quite special.This is in excellent new condition.Dimensions: 1900 mm x 1m. $350.00 SOLD

New Siapo with motif of the breadfruit, one of the main staple foods in Samoa. Dimensions: 385mm x 370 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo with ruffled edges.Nice repeat pattern of combined stylized motifs.Dimensions: 830 mm x 800 mm. $375.00 SOLD

Siapo with footprints of the sandpiper and fishing nets. Dimensions: 380mm x 370mm. SOLD

Older Siapo with geometric flower designs. Dimensions: 740 mm x 360 mm. $60.00 SOLD

Colorful Siapo in mint new condition,The patterns have been based on the beauty of the frangipani flower. Dimensions are: 1330 mm x 390 mm. $155.00 SOLD

Intricate patterns, ca.1930's, mostly geometric shapes combined with hearts. The 2 hearts light vs dark, female vs male suggests a union between the two, this has most likely been used for a wedding. These wedding Siapo are hard to source. Dimensions: 1460 mm x 1510 mm. SOLD

Large Siapo in mint condition. Geometric shapes in warm red hues. Dimensions: 1700 mm x 940 mm. SOLD.

Colorful Siapo in new condition. Sun and star design elements. Dimensions: 1350 mm x410 mm. $135.00 SOLD

Siapo with turtle, traditional symbol for good fortune. Dimensions: 400mm x 335mm. SOLD

Siapo not new, but unused and excellent condition .It was explained to me by the artsist that the motifs in the round circles are not meant to be flowers.They are symbolizing eyes and pupils.'The way we look into the world' The dimensions are 1300mm x 1m. $245.00 SOLD

Siapo with traditional motifs from the Pacific regions. Dimensions: 440mm x 430mm. $40.00 SOLD

New Siapo with geometric flower and cross design. Dimensions: 410 mm x 385 mm SOLD

Vintage Siapo.This has been well used,few small tears,stains and holes,however no major damage.Dimensions: 970 mm x 1190 mm $395.00 SOLD

New Siapo with turtle design, this symbolizes good fortune. Dimensions: 400 mm x 360 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Lovely Samoan Siapo, Dimensions are 660 mm x 300 mm. In mint condition, a playful piece of cultural art. SOLD

Siapo in excellent condition. Eye catching repeat pattern, based on the Frangipani flower. Dimensions: 1470 mm x 940 mm $355.00 SOLD

Siapo with Hibiscus flower design. Dimensions: 435mm x 330mm. SOLD

Siapo from the Nineties. This has been lightly used, still in very good condition. 760 mm x 360 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Siapo with geometric motifs. Dimensions: 430 mm x 410 mm. SOLD

Samoan Siapo,modern Hibiscus design. This is in used but very good condition, minor stains, no holes or tears. Printed with Upeti on reverse, hand painted with pigment dyes on the front. Dimensions are: 750 mm x 450 mm. $85.00 SOLD.

Modern Siapo,contemporary Frangipani flower motifs.Simple and attractive.Dimensions: 450 mm x 400 mm $40.00 SOLD

Fine Siapo with intricate lines and motifs resembling old lace.This is in excellent unused condition.Dimensions: 1330 mm x 960 mm. $285.00 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 780mm x 350mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo runner in very good condition. Dimensions: 1500mm x 280 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Vintage Samoan Siapo,with original ruffled bark cloth edge. These Siapos are getting very hard to come by now. The motifs on this Siapo represent: Fa'a sigago which is Pandanus Bloom,the Pandanus is a very important tree in Samoa. Fa'a 'aveau which represents the Starfish. Fa'a tumoa or Fa'a moa fai which represents the Banana Pod. Elements and variation of Fa'a 'ali'ao which is the Trochus Shell. Dimensions are 1220 mm x 1220 mm, $255.00 SOLD

Siapo with turtle, traditional symbol for good fortune. Dimensions: 435mm x 385mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo approx 80 years old. This has been used and is frail & worn in places. Dimensions: 955 mm x 1375 mm. ON LOAN

Small Siapo in new condition with hibiscus motif in monochrome tones. Dimensions: 237mm x 390mm. $40.00 SOLD

Long Samoan Siapo in new condition,hand made on the island. Combination of traditional motifs. Dimensions: 1675 mm x 480 mm. $175.00 SOLD

Small Samoan Siapo or Tapa cloth in new condition,hand made on the island. Design is based on the bread fruit,a beautiful tree,the fruit providing a staple diet for islanders. Dimensions: 410mm x 380 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 655mm x 355mm. $75.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo in good condition. This is a wonderful example of the traditional frangipani/ crossbar motif, creating a light & shadow pattern which makes this piece seem 3 dimensional. SOLD

Siapo in mint new condition.Colorful abstract motifs based on the breadfruit,seedpots & flower design.Dimensions: 990 mm x 390 mm. $145.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo with plain tapa edge in good condition.Attractive and colorful flower design Dimensions: 980 mm x 610 mm. $145.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo ca 1920's. This is very old & has wear & tear,but no loose pieces,rips or holes. Fair to good condition for its age. The motifs symbolize navigation. The stars, the compass & the 4 directions. Unique piece. $575.00 SOLD

Small Siapo in new condition.play on traditional star and flower motif.Dimensions: 400mm x 330 mm. SOLD

Siapo runner in new condition. Motif based on the hibiscus flower. Dimensions: 1700 mm x 335 mm. $175.00 SOLD

Older Siapo in excellent unused condition.Abstract motifs based on the Pandanus fruit & flowers.Dimensions are: 1680 mm x 940 mm SOLD

Vintage Siapo in fair to good condition, edge fraying, thin patches and small holes in some places. Dimensions: 1100 mm x 1540 mm. $475.00 SOLD

Interesting Siapo with combination of tattoo design and abstract flower motif.Dimensions: 660 mm x 340 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Striking Siapo with motifs of segmented fruit. Dimensions: 670mm x 350mm. $65.00 SOLD

Siapo with waves and stylized petals. Dimensions: 390mm x 375mm. SOLD

Siapo from the Nineties in excellent unused condition.Dimensions 1200 mm x 950 mm $325.00 SOLD

Siapo from the Twenties/Thirties era,with intricate patterns reminiscent of Art Deco style.This is a rather special piece and has been on loan in a museum for a long time. Excellent condition.Dimensions: 970 mm x 320 mm $255.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo. Design is divided into squares that are filled with geometric motifs,with traditional motif based on Pandanus leaves. Approx 80 years old.Fragile,used fair condition.Dimensions are: 1300 mm x 1050 mm. ON LOAN.

Siapo runner in very good, unused condition. Dimensions: 1470 mm x 320 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo with provenance. This was purchased in 1948 and registered as freight from a passenger on an ocean liner. Photographs (from Samoan islanders creating this) and documents included. Rare find to have this accurate documentation relating to a piece. Fair to good condition, fragile areas on folds and few holes. Dimensions: 1480mm x 1455mm. $875.00 SOLD

Rare antique Siapo runner Ca. 1920's. Intricate design details. Dimensions- 1330 mm x 350 mm. $195.00 SOLD

Siapo from the 1940's. A very cheerful piece in very good strong condition. Elements of Island life combine in this piece. Interesting part for me is how the fine details from the upeti emerge beneath the painted outlines, like in a lead light etched window. Dimensions: 1500 mm x 1150 mm. SOLD

Siapo in excellent new condition.Colorful festive pattern based on the Frangipani flower.Dimensions: 1020 mm x 390 mm. $135.00 SOLD

New Siapo with intricate abstract flower design. Dimensions: 680 mm x 340 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo in fair used condition.This has some irregularities,wear and tear consistent with age. Dimensions: 1200 mm x 950 mm. SOLD

Siapo with mirror turtle motif. Dimensions: 630 mm x 325 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo from ca. 1950's. This has been created with the same upeti or traditional printing block as the older piece which was also in my collection. Good condition, some thinning throughout. SOLD

Small Siapo in unused mint condition.Abstract geometric design.Dimensions: 430 mm x 410 mm.$40.00 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 680mm x 355mm. $75.00 SOLD

Interesting play combining colorful triangles and squares,with center Frangipani motif.This Siapo is in excellent new condition.Dimensions 1760 mm x 950 mm SOLD

Siapo in new condition. Dimensions: 700 mm x 350 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Siapo in mint new condition with swimming turtles. Dimensions: 1112 mm x 1200 mm. $145.00 SOLD

Excellent vintage Siapo in mint unused condition. Dimensions: 1350mm x 920mm $355.00 SOLD

New Siapo with abstract motifs. Dimensions: 1020 mm x 375 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo from ca. 1020's. Very special detailed piece with intricate details. Dyes have remained vivid and bright. Some fraying around the edges, some overall thinning, some very small holes. $475.00 SOLD

Samoan Siapo,vintage piece.Approx. dating 50-60 back.Incorporation Fa'a 'au'upega, this design symbolizes the nets used to catch pigeons and turtles.Also Tusili'i, small lines which represent the midrib of the coconut leaf.Dimensions are: 1250 mm x 780 mm. ON LOAN.

Modern Siapo in new condition. Colorful abstract sun,flower & leaf design. Dimensions: 400 mm x 390 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Siapo in excellent new condition. Alternating pattern based on Frangipani flower and sun motif. Exquisite piece. Dimensions: 1490 mm x 970 mm. $550.00 SOLD

Siapo in new mint condition.Superbly intricate colorful patterns.Dimensions: 1680 mm x 966 mm. $325.00 SOLD

Interesting Siapo with combination of tattoo design and abstract flower motif.I also have the double sized one in my collectiion.Dimensions: 400 mm x 360 mm. $40.00 SOLD

New Siapo with geometric star design. Dimensions: 670 mm x 325 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Very old Siapo in good used condition.Traditional motifs & design.'The ties which bind' is the overall motto.Hearts,flowers,people and places.Dimensions: 1430 mm x 630 mm. SOLD

Interesting vintage Siapo, approx 75 years old.This has been used, barkcloth has worn thin & has some stains. Fair condition. Dimensions are: 960 mm x 900 mm. ON LOAN.

Siapo with wide edge in excellent condition. Interesting design alternating Frangipani flowers and leaves with swirly cross bars. Dimensions: 400 mm x 550 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo in excellent order. The design detail is amazingly intricate, the reverse side is just as beautiful... $425.00 SOLD

Intricate Siapo from Ca. 1980 in good used condition. Dimensions: 520 mm x 575 mm. $95.00 SOLD

Siapo from the Twenties/Thirties.Upeti print is very clear,interesting how the story unfolds in painted geometric shapes.Excellent condition.Dimensions: 1180 mm x 1195 mm. $650.00 SOLD

Small Siapo in excellent new condition.Eye catching abstract flower & leaf design.Dimensions: 400 mm x 360 mm.$45.00 SOLD

Striking Siapo in excellent condition. The symbols on it represent Fa'a moa fai / Banana Pod,and Fa'a 'aveau,the Starfish,and Fa'a vae tuli, which are the footprints of the Sand piper. Dimensions are: 1600 mm x 850 mm. SOLD

Very nice Siapo in new condition. Play on traditional religious motifs. Dimensions: 440 mm x 400 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo from ca. 1900. This is in poor to fair condition, with dark stains, a few holes and the cloth is frail in places. ON LOAN

Interesting Siapo with traditional patterns, some of them based on the Samoan tattoo, also incorporating the frangipani flower. Good used condition. Dimensions: 580 mm x 320 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo. This was bought in an estate sale together with other antique pieces. However,this has had a thin bark cloth backing attached at a later stage as I think the single top layer had become too worn & thin.This is one of the oldest pieces in my collection. However,the design elements & composition provide a wonderfully modernistic twist. This is in fair to good condition, the top layer has irregularities and worn patches, but because of the bark cloth backing this is compensated for. Dimensions: 1150 mm x 1m. $650.00 SOLD

Larger Siapo in mint new condition.Interesting part of this is that closeup reveals pandanus leaves and freshly cut open fruit.From further away the motifs seem to look like single Frangipani flowers,a clever trick of the eye.Dimensions: 1900 mm x 930 mm. $335.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 430mm x 445mm. $45.00 SOLD

New Siapo abstract motifs based on the frangipani flower. Dimensions: 650 mm x 350 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo with traditional repeated pattern of Fa'a 'ali'ao, the Trochus Shell.Small fish,clams & starfish appear in corners.A very simple and attractive piece.Dimensions are: 450 mm x 450 mm.Very good unused condition. SOLD.

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 745mm x 360mm. $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo, 'The Harvester'. This has been signed and dated on the reverse. S.L. '72. Good condition overall. Dimensions: 1560 mm x 1130 mm. SOLD

Siapo with popular underwater scene with fish, shells and coral in new condition. These scenes are uncommon, as most Siapo display tattoos, flowers or geometric patterns. Dimensions: 390 mm x 340 mm. $45.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo runner, intricate sought after motifs. Very good condition. Dimensions- 810mm x 240mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo in very good condition. Dimensions: 1090 mm x 610 mm $325.00 SOLD

Outstanding colors & design on this new Siapo.Dimensions: 1250 mm x 390 mm. $155.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo with intricate geometric patterns, in warm golden hues. The Siapo is in excellent condition, dating back to Ca. 1960's. Dimensions: 1240 mm x 320 mm. $125.00 SOLD

Siapo with Fa'a lau ulu or Breadfruit & leaf design,in attractive rhythm.Although the 9 patterns seems to be similar at first glance,there is a variation,symbolizing the growth of the Breadfruit.First row has 1 fruit,2nd has 2 and 3rd has 3.Dimensions are: 950 mm x 950 mm. SOLD.

Small colorful Siapo in excellent new condition.Dimensions: 400 mm x 330 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo with contemporary design in good condition. This is a rare collectors piece. Dimensions: 340mm x 1620mm. $225.00 SOLD

Siapo in excellent condition.Eye catching repeat pattern,based on the Frangipani flower. Dimensions: 1480 mm x 950 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo,approx a Century old.Hand painted design.Fragile and worn because of age,some holes and small tears.Dimensions are: 1100 mm x 900 mm. ON LOAN.

Vintage Siapo runner in good condition. Uncommon Bold leaf motifs, cleverly combined with dark triangles. Dimensions: 1550 mm x 400 mm. SOLD

Siapo with interesting geometric patterns. Contemporary piece. Dimensions- 730 mm x 355 mm. $85.00. SOLD

Samoan Siapo in excellent new condition.Perfect craftsmanship and skill in displayed in creating these intricate regular patterns.Dimensions are: 1750 mm x 950 mm. SOLD

Antique Siapo,very fine piece in good condition.Dimensions: 1100 mm x 900 mm. $225.00 SOLD

Modern Siapo in mint new condition.Dynamic checkerboard pattern with traditional motifs woven throughout.Dimensions: 1740 mm x 970 mm. $275.00 SOLD

Older Siapo in excellent unused condition.The barkcloth has yellowed a little with age.This classic motif on the Upeti is still in use these days,as I have 2 modern Siapo with similar designs in my collection.Dimensions 950 mm x 950 mm. $155.00 SOLD

Antique Siapo from the Thirties/Forties.The symbols and motifs point to time and seasons,in the way a calendar does.Very good condition.Dimensions: 1610 mm x 1170 mm. $425.00 SOLD

Siapo in new condition with twin leaf design. Dimensions- 670 mm x 350 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo from the Twenties/Thirties. This has been displayed in the Hawaiian Museum.Superb early design with abstract motifs. Yet it also seems like a space age design. This Siapo is in excellent condition considering its age. A rare gem. Dimensions: 1820 mm x 1600 mm. SOLD

Long Samoan Siapo in new condition,hand made on the island. Decorative flower motifs. Dimensions: 1680 mm x 480 mm. $175.00 SOLD

Modern Siapo with abstract sun & flower motifs.This is in excellent new condition.Dimensions: 720 mm x 360 mm $75.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo, dating back to the 1920's. Classic geometric flower design. In used but fair condition for its age. Bark cloth has become fragile, several small tears and holes. Dimensions are: 1620 mm x 1220 mm. SOLD.

Beautifully balanced designs on this Siapo. Dimensions- 770mm x 600mm. SOLD

This piece has some insect damage, it is not very visible overall, but on close inspection some traces can be seen. Dimensions- 1490 mm x 1290 mm. SOLD

Rare circular Siapo in excellent new condition. Diameter- 385mm. $65.00. SOLD

Small older Siapo in very good condition.Traditional motifs in warm brown hues.Dimensions: 410 mm x 330 mm. SOLD

Siapo with popular underwater scene with fish, shells and coral in new condition. These scenes are uncommon, as most Siapo display tattoos, flowers or geometric patterns. There is also a single one like this in my collection.690 mm x 340 mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo,very old piece.Very fragile and worn thin.This is one of the Tapa cloths from my own collection which is not for sale.It is only shown here to show the effect of the use of the Upeti on the reverse side.It is actually outlined with paint on the other side,which is meant to be shown.I however prefer this reverse side with the fine and intricate print outlines.

Siapo with traditional repeated motifs, Fa'a lau ulu or the breadfruit leaf. Dimensions- 690mm x 650mm.. SOLD

Vintage Siapo, rare design motifs with outlined hand painted leaves. Very good condition. Dimensions- 1460mm x 560mm. SOLD

A fine vintage Siapo runner, dating back to Ca 1930's. Motifs feature Fa'a tuli, the footprints of the sand piper and Fa'a sigago, symbolic for the male Pandanus bloom. There is an influence of the western Art Deco style, in the way these motifs are organized. Collectors piece in very good condition. SOLD

A contemporary design on this Siapo runner from the Fifties, in very good excellent condition. Dimensions- 1401mm x 290mm. $95.00 SOLD

Vintage fragment of much larger Siapo. Intricate and refined patterning. This has been professionally restored by museum with extra plain tapa layer, so it is well preserved for the future. Dimensions- 440mm x 310mm. $85.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo, this is a typical example of traditional motifs. Mostly Samoan Siapo tell the story of Island life, the motifs here symbolize Island produce and also religion. Very good condition. Dimensions- 780mm x 560mm. $125.00. SOLD

Rare vintage Siapo Mamanu, decorated with the freehand painting method from Ca. 1930 - 1940's. Good condition with some edge fraying. Dimensions: 475mm x 480mm. $195.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo with provenance, this includes old photograph taken from the artist with the buyer holding this Siapo between them. Good condition. Dimensions- 870 mm x 410 mm. SOLD

Vintage Samoan Siapo with Interesting traditional motifs of star and leaves in warm color palette. This has hardly been used and is in very good condition.Dimensions: 840 mm x 620 mm $95.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo in very good condition. Dimensions- 1220mm x 760mm. SOLD

Vintage Siapo with traditional motifs, symbolizing time, space and repeated growing patterns. Very good condition. Dimensions- 850mm x 670mm. $175.00. SOLD

Antique Siapo from Ca. 1920's. Rare and sought after motifs. This has been professionally restored by museum expert with plain tapa layer, so it is well preserved for the future. Dimensions- 1120mm x 280mm. $250.00 SOLD

Siapo runner, excellent condition with ruffed edges. Popular star motifs. Dimensions- 1610 mm x 520 mm. $175.00 SOLD

Rare circular Siapo in excellent new condition. Diameter- 385mm. $85.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo with traditional motifs in excellent condition. Dimensions- 745mm x 485mm. $175.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo purchased from the estate of Mary Pritchard, most likely created by her, judging by the fine artistry and accuracy that has gone into making this. This has a backing of plain bark cloth to preserve it. Dimensions- 760mm x 300mm. $135.00 SOLD

Amazing intricacy in this vintage Siapo from Ca. 1940's. Very good condition. Dimensions- 1710mm x 650mm. $225.00 SOLD

Vintage Siapo in good condition. Dimensions- 695 mm x 310 mm. SOLD

Antique Siapo, hard to describe this piece, it has been created with a lot of 'reverence' and is finely detailed. The photograph doesn't really reflect this. Well used with overall thinning with age wear, but no tears or holes. Dating back to Ca. 1925/30. Dimensions: 930 mm x 850 mm. $225.00. SOLD

Rare Siapo approx 1950's. This is a restored piece, and it was bought in Hawaii. The motifs on it are not traditionally found in Samoa, my guess is that the Samoan artist who made this emigrated to Hawaii and still practiced the art of Siapo making there. NFS.

Rare Vintage Siapo.Superb Extra Large treasure, circa 1920 in mint condition. Dimensions: 142 in long by 88 in. wide In other words almost 12 ft long by a little over 7 & 1/3 ft. This Siapo was given on a special occasion to a lady whose husband was a pilot in the Pacific,he frequently flew into Samoa.He was later to fly in the Army Air Corp and was shot down in the Pacific in one of the bays off Rangoon. The extra large size plus the condition it is in make this Siapo quite a rare and collectable piece. Please note I am selling this on behalf of friend from the US where this item is located. $1700.00

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 390mm x 350mm. $38.00 SOLD

Siapo with Frangipani flower design. Dimensions: 410mm x 355mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 420mm x 380mm. $38.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 395mm x 375mm. $38.00. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 395mm x 345mm. $38.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 415mm x 375mm. $38 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 630mm x 340mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 400mm x 320mm. $38.00 SOLD

Small square Siapo with Breadfruit and leaf design. Dimensions: 380 mm x 380 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 385mm x 365mm. $38.00 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 690mm x 360mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 365mm x 341mm. $38. SOLD

Siapo with Trochus shell. Traditional design element in Samoa. Dimensions: 390mm x 340mm. $40.00 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 680mm x 340mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 385mm x 375mm. $38.00 SOLD

New Siapo with interesting geometric fruit/ leaf design. Dimensions: 665 mm x 345 mm. $75.00 SOLD

Siapo with Frangipani flower design. Dimensions: 380mm x 350mm. $40.00 SOLD

Colorful modern Siapo in new condition.Dimensions- 620 mm x 350 mm. SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 650mm x 320mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 400mm x 370mm SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 381mm x 345mm. $38 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 380mm x 360mm. $38.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 375mm x 360mm. $38 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo with traditional Tattoo motifs. Dimensions-.650mm x 345mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 390mm x 340mm. $38.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 395mm x 345mm. $38.00. SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 655mm x 358mm. $75.00 SOLD

New Siapo with tuna fish design. Dimensions: 420 mm x 325 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Small Siapo with Island beach scene of Queen Conch shell and tropical fish. Dimensions: 390 mm x 385 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 385mm x 345mm. $38. SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 670mm x 320mm. $75.00 SOLD

Siapo with Tuna fish. Important part of the staple diet and export market for Samoa. Dimensions: 425mm x 320mm. $40.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 365mm x 340mm. $38 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 390mm x 350mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 395mm x 350mm. $38 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 380mm x 345mm. $38.00 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 665mm x 355mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 390mm x 355mm. $38 SOLD

Small Siapo with Island flowers of Hibiscus and Breadfruit leaves. Dimensions: 410 mm x 360 mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 375mm x 360mm SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 380mm x 345mm. SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 685mm x 345mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 400mm x 330mm. $38 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 380mm x 350mm $38 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 675mm x 325mm. SOLD

Siapo with stylized Frangipani flower. Dimensions: 390mm x 345mm. $40.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 365mm x 315mm. $38 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 440mm x 420mm. $45.00 SOLD

Siapo with pandanus leaves and hibiscus flowers in new condition. Dimensions- 630 mm x 340 mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 385mm x 345mm. $38.00 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 685mm x 365mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 420mm x 365mm. $38.00 SOLD

Flowing lines on this older Siapo symbolizing fishing nets and coconut fibers. Dimensions- 720mm 325mm. SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 630mm x 360mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 420mm x 380mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 395mm x 375mm.$38 SOLD

Small Siapo,this design is based on male tattoo.These traditional tattoos are still popular today.Dimensions: 380mm x 340 mm. $40.00 SOLD

Rectangular Siapo. Dimensions- 680mm x 356mm. $75.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 395mm x 375mm.$38 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 435mm x 320mm $42 SOLD

New Siapo with geometric star design. Dimensions- 670 mm x 325 mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 395mm x 375mm. SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 390mm x 335mm. $38.00 SOLD

Small Siapo. Dimensions- 350mm x 370mm.$38 SOLD

Small Siapo with popular hibiscus flower. Dimensions: 390 mm x 360 mm SOLD