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Tapa of the Pacific

documentary heritage
  • Description

    "Tapa or barkcloth made from the inner bark of certain trees is one of the most distinctive products of the cultures of the Pacific islands."--At head of topic page.

  • Other Id

    27920 (Cat ID)

  • Department

    Publications

Images and documents

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    Catalogue

    • Object Type

      digital

    • Name/Title
      Tapa of the Pacific
    • Primary Maker

       Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira (Issuing body)

    • Date
      2015
    • Physical Description

      1 online resource : colour illustrations

    • Level of Current Record
      Bib record
    • Subject Category

      Tapa--Polynesia

      Tapa

    • Public Access Text

      [Keywords: Design and decorative arts; History; Pacific; Textiles]

      This topic page is an excerpt from Tapa of the Pacific, published by David Bateman Ltd, in association with Auckland War Memorial Museum, 2001. A topic page by Mick Pendergrast and Roger Neich, published on the Auckland War Memorial Museum website. First published Tuesday, 18 August 2015.

    • Associated Notes
      http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/collections-research/collections/topics/tapa-of-the-pacific Webpage available to view on Auckland War Memorial Museum website (accessed 6/7/2017) Cover image: A freehand painted design with the so-called "vane Swastika" effect which is actually a very ancient widespread pattern used also by the Toradja people of Indonesia. Auckland War Memorial Museum - Tamaki Paenga Hira. 9602.
    • Copyright
      All rights reserved
    • Last Update
      06 Dec 2024

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