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| Tapa
is the word associated with Pacific barkcloth that was first seen
by Europeans from the time of the explorers and whalers to the present
day where it is used worldwide to describe the regional traditional
barkcloth that has so much History, Culture and meaning... Tapa from the Pacific is made from the inner bark of the Paper Mulberrry Tree (Broussonetia Papyrifera) and also in some cases the Breadfruit Tree (Artocarpus).......About Tapa |
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Tapa
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Siapo
- Samoan Ngatu - Tongan Masi - Fijian Hiapo - Niuean Kapa - Hawaiian Aute - Maori |
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Savea
Malietoa Artwork Paintings and Items by Savea Malietoa wanted. Excellent prices paid. please email: editor@tapa.co.nz |
Good
traditional Tapa wanted,interesting recent pieces considered. Please contact Jim: favellecotten@optusnet.com.au |
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Kolone
Leoso Mary Pritchard |
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