Dedication -- Foreword -- Preface -- Governor's message -- Introduction -- Maps -- Siapo: a Samoan cultural art form -- Some personal background -- Leone -- U'a: the basic material -- Beating -- Decoration materials -- Design elements -- Rubbing method -- Freehand method -- Conclusion -- Care of bark cloth
Summary
"The artistic, cultural and economic functions of siapo in Samoan life prevail today... My little book is a modest contribution to understanding this important aspect of Samoan culture..."--Preface