VERY LARGE OLD TRADITIONAL NGATU TAPA BARK CLOTH TONGA AGE PATINA

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VERY LARGE OLD TRADITIONAL NGATU TAPA BARK CLOTH TONGA AGE PATINA:
$401.31

VERY LARGE FINE OLD NGATU TAPA BARK CLOTH FROM TONGA OCEANIC ART

This Very Large Fine Traditional Kupesi Patterned Ngatu Tapa Bark Cloth from Tonga is made from the bark of the mulberry tree . It Displays the Sila - the Coat of Arms of the Tongan Royal Family, Hala Paini - The Norfolk Island Pine Trees which lined the road to the Royal palace - the British Royal Lion, the Dove of Peace and the Aristocratic Eagle. As pictured this Type of Tapa is recorded in Neich and Pendergrast\'s Book Tradition Tapa Textiles of the Pacific where they state \"Tongan Tapa with these motifs then became very popular during World War Two, expressing solidarity with Britain.\" It is obvious to assume that this example is from that era.This is a A Very Fine, Historic and Very Large Tongan Tapa which measures 3.95m x 2.48m (13ft x 8ft 1 inch).
See the photos to assess it\'s Very Good Condition

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