masi kesa (Tapa Cloth) Play

About this object

Narrative

The tapa was said to have been collected in Tahiti, but it appears to be of Fijian origin, or made in a Fijian style.

Physical description

Large tapa cloth, completely covered in geometrical and linear patterns on one side. Burlap band attached to each end with an adhesive. Tapa is made up of several large pieces pounded together.