Artwork, other - Tongan - Tapa Cloth, n.d

Physical description

Circular tapa cloth on masonite backing board, with edges sewn with plant fibre. Scene painted on cloth depicts huts with palm trees by the side of a creek. The creek is edged by a sandy verge and reeds. In the creek are fish traps. The image is painted in black and dark ochre dyes.

Mounting & framing

Masonite backing board

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