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rubbing tablet

human history
  • Other Name

    Kupesi (Tongan)

  • Description

    Kupesi. Patterned rubbing board. This kupesi is square in shape and thin in depth. Paired with 38958.2 the base is framed by the words "AHAUMOEPAPA" this could be referring to a name or place in Tonga. The rest of the kupesi is made up of other designs. This kupesi has a backing of kaka(coconut sheath) and it has been cut and layered in a square shape. These layers are sewn together with pulu'i niu(coconut sennit).

    The kupesi itself is made from tu'aniu(coconut midrib) and has been secured in place with pulu'i niu. This kupesi may not have had much use as it has little to no signs of wear and tear or any discolouring from the ngatu dyes.

  • Place
    Vava'u/Vava'u Group/Tonga/Pacific
  • Accession Number
    1968.82
  • Accession Date
    1968
  • Other Id

    38958 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply

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  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet, 1968.82, 38958, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • rubbing tablet 38958
  • rubbing tablet 38958
  • rubbing tablet 38958
  • rubbing tablet 38958
  • rubbing tablet 38958

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