#  The Making of a Replica 

 





July 23, 2026

 

 

When the [*Uncovering Pacific Pasts* ](/uncovering-pacific-pasts "Uncovering Pacific Pasts")exhibition opened in 2020, a beautiful *siapo*—tapa or painted barkcloth from Samoa—was placed on display. As of May 2025, there is a replica in its place. [What is a replica and why isn’t the original *siapo* on display anymore?](https://peabody.harvard.edu/upp-replica)

Take a look behind the scenes of the Peabody Museum to learn how our conservation staff care for collections to preserve them and make them accessible to the public.



 

 

 



 

 

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