Hiapo : past and present in Niuean barkcloth /
Pule, John Puhiatau, 1962-
Hiapo : past and present in Niuean barkcloth / John Pule and Nicholas Thomas. - Dunedin, N.Z. : University of Otago Press, 2005. - 159 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-155).
Introduction / Nicholas Thomas -- Desire lives in Hiapo / John Pule -- 'Savage Island' Hiapo / Nicholas Thomas -- The plates -- Six etchings / John Pule.
This book is the first study of this art form. Most known pieces of hiapo (barkcloth or tapa) were produced in the mid to late nineteenth century and are now dispersed all over the world. The paintings range from dynamic abstract patterns to detailed renderings of plants, people (including European colonists), and signs of changing times. They offer a window on a time when missionary impact was deepening and Niuean life was changing forever. The illustrations, most of which are in full colour, bring together hiapo from all over the world.
1877372005 (hbk.) 9781877372001 (hbk.)
2005472990
Bark painting--Niue.
Tapa--Niue.
746.6099626
Hiapo : past and present in Niuean barkcloth / John Pule and Nicholas Thomas. - Dunedin, N.Z. : University of Otago Press, 2005. - 159 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-155).
Introduction / Nicholas Thomas -- Desire lives in Hiapo / John Pule -- 'Savage Island' Hiapo / Nicholas Thomas -- The plates -- Six etchings / John Pule.
This book is the first study of this art form. Most known pieces of hiapo (barkcloth or tapa) were produced in the mid to late nineteenth century and are now dispersed all over the world. The paintings range from dynamic abstract patterns to detailed renderings of plants, people (including European colonists), and signs of changing times. They offer a window on a time when missionary impact was deepening and Niuean life was changing forever. The illustrations, most of which are in full colour, bring together hiapo from all over the world.
1877372005 (hbk.) 9781877372001 (hbk.)
2005472990
Bark painting--Niue.
Tapa--Niue.
746.6099626