In my experience, the reason you put Tyvek (or tar paper) behind the strapping/furring is to allow the siding to breathe. What advantage would the other way around give a building?
Tyvek and cedar are not compatible. The oils in cedar slowly degrade Tyvek. I've seen it on a few tear-aparts. Typar has a much better resistance to oils.
For that matter, I like tar paper. Why? It lasts. It breathes. And in my very wet environment, I've pulled a lot more rot out from behind Tyvek than tar paper.
About the only good I can say for Tyvek is it sure does go up fast.

All the best,

Zach