dec 15, 1890 - 219 Hiapo (tapa)
Description:
1850-1900 CETapa or bark cloth, freehand painting
Niue
Uses - clothing bedding and wall hanging. Made for people of rank
Displayed and used on ceremonial occasions like birthdays and weddings.
Wrapped deities
Funeral and burial rites
Made by women.
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 15, 1890
Now
~ 134 years ago