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tapa: see bark cloth bark cloth, primitive fabric made in tropical and subtropical countries from the soft inner bark of certain trees. It has been made and used in parts of Africa and India, the Malay Peninsula, Samoa, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Fiji Islands and perhaps reached its ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hiapo: Past and Present in Niuean Barkcloth is a beautifully illustrated text with images, mostly in color, of Niuean tapa as well as paintings and black and white etchings by one of the authors, John Pule. This impressively informative work of art history showcases 250 representative examples of traditional jewelry from the Pacific made from the raw materials of jade, whale tooth and bone, shark teeth, tapa, shells, and plant fibers. Next week marks the return of Tapa Tuesdays, a popular fund-raiser that blends socialization and schoolwork. |
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