Presents a complete range of the art of tapa, from cloth brought back from the first voyages by Europeans to the Pacific to contemporar 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. Pendergrast from Auckland Museum.
- ISBN10 0824829298
- ISBN13 9780824829292
- Publish Date 31 January 2005
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Hawai'i Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 160
- Language English