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1 online resource |
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Culture, conservation and creativity: two centuries of Polynesian barkcloth / Adrienne Kaeppler -- Dynamics of barkcloth and identity among the Maisin of Papua New Guinea / Anna-Karina Hermkens -- Pitcairn tapa: unveiling the lives of the Bounty women / Pauline Reynolds -- / Fanny Wonu Veys -- Nimameaʹa koka ʻanga: the fine art of Tongan ngatu or barkcloth making / Kolokesa Māhina-Tuai -- Following tapa: new contexts and global culture / Sean Mallon -- A Fijian barkcloth in Cologne: embodying relationships Past and Present / Steven Hooper, Petra Czwerwinske, Sarah Fründt and Joni Madraiwiwi -- Before the opening: aspects of conservation and installation / Robin Bastian, Sephanie Lüerssen and Regina Klee -- Barkcloths in the Worldmuseum Vienna / Roswitha Zobl -- An introduction to the conservation of barkcloth at the British Museum / Monique Pullan -- Identification of oil on Hawaiian barkcloths and their treatment: looking for the suitable adhesive / Anne-Claire de Poulpiquet |
| Summary |
Both anthropologists and conservation scientists are fascinated by Oceanic barkcloth, or tapa, as it is known by its generic Polynesian term. Historic tapa designs are often living cultural heritage, but today's objects also combine content, form and tradition in new ways and are intimately connected with the social and cultural identity of individuals, groups, and even nations. With tapa being completely alien to European traditions, conservation scientists are challenged by the material and its restoration and preservation. Questions of adequate presentation in exhibitions touch upon both di |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-166) |
| Subject |
Tapa -- Oceania -- Congresses
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DESIGN -- Textile & Costume.
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Tapa
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Oceania
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Grote-Oceaangebied.
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| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1443887722 |
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9781443887724 |
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