Engaging with Tapa and Ngatu

The making and gifting of koloa faka-Tonga (women’s valuables, also known as koloa) has been an integral part of Tongan identity and culture for as long as anyone can remember. Working collaboratively on tapa and ngatu provides space for discussions and understanding, and reflections of Tongan ident...

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Main Authors: Sonia M. Fonua, Fire U. F. A. T. M. I. Fonua, Lavinia T. Fonua, Sulieti Fieme’a Burrows, Tui Emma Gillies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta 2024-01-01
Series:Art/Research International
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Online Access:https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/ari/index.php/ari/article/view/29746