beater

'The Santa Cruz group consists of a small number of islands including Ndende, the central and largest island, which is often referred to as Santa Cruz. Although there are a number of languages, some of which are unrelated, a degree of mutual tolerance and understanding was reached through a complex trading system. Ndende is one of the few places in the Pacific where both weaving and tapa manufacture were practised.' Neich and Pendergrast, 'Pacific Tapa', 1997.

Santa Cruz Islands/Solomon Islander

Pre 1930

wood/plant material

405mm

37mm

42mm

Beater, Tapa

Textileworking T&E

Tools & Equipment

31 Mar 2023