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Names

Name PrimaryBark Cloth Collection

IDs

ID LocalQM00030

ID Urihttp://www.qm.qld.gov.au/Collections/Collection+Online

Descriptions

Brief DescriptionAn extensive collection of bark cloth or tapas from the Pacific region, including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Samoa and Tonga. The collection ranges from ceremonial items including masks to tools used in the production of bark cloth and stencils used to create decoration. The cloths date from the late 18th century to the present day.

NoteThis collection is available through the Queensland Museum on line collections

Subjects

localBark cloth tools; Bark cloths; Pacific island cultures

pontMasks; Tapas

Coverage Spatial

TextFiji; Vanuatu; Samoa; Tonga; Papua New Guinea; Solomon Islands

Coverage Temporal

From1890

Dates

Date Record Updated2012-05-30 23:41

Date Created in MME2011-03-10 14:18