Tapa cloth twentieth century
Tree bark | RCIN 94840
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Three pieces of tapa cloth made in the islands of the Pacific Ocean. They are created from the inner lining of tree bark, layered, dried and then hand-painted with traditional geometric patterns in brown and black paint. They are used on ceremonial occasions in the Pacific islands. Part .a is probably Fijian.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the Government and People of Tonga for the occasion of her Silver Jubilee, during her Commonwealth Tour of the South Pacific 10 February - 30 March (Tonga 14 February) 1977
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Medium and techniques
Tree bark
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