PACIFIC TAPA

PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
PACIFIC TAPA
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Title: PACIFIC TAPA
Author(s): NEICH, Roger
PRENDERGRAST, Mick
ISBN: 1869533453
Illustrated By: PFEIFFER, Krzysztof
Category: Pacific & Polynesian
New / Used: New
Book Type: Medium Softcover
Published: 1997
Published By: David Bateman
Edition: 1st edition
Pages: 160
Size (mm): 210 w x 295 h x 13 d

Condition

New with light shelf wear on covers

About

Presents a complete range of the art of tapa, from cloth brought back from the first voyages by Europeans to the Pacific to contemporary examples of the art. The origins, materials, and manufacturing techniques are described as well as tapa's cultural context and uses in weddings, funerals, etc.

Auckland Museum's collection of tapa cloth from around the Pacific is one of the most extensive in the world and it forms the basis of this comprehensive survey.

Profusely illustrated throughout with monochrome and colour images.

Remarks

Out of print and scarce worldwide new

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