Men are seated in the foreground with the backs of their heads visible.
Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii ap art history.
Gifts include woven mats and tapa cloths.
The women proceed across the photograph with decorations.
Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii 1953 1954 royal tour 223 made by bark and pandanus plant photograph of them performing multimedia performance meant to honor the queen showed tradition through clothing songs dance etc.
Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii form.
The representation of the mats and cloths as a means of welcoming queen elizabeth is a strong statement about the political relations of the time.
It s important that we consider how important these mats and tapa cloths were to fijian people before western influence.
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Presentation of fijian mats tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii fiji polynesia 1953 multimedia performance photographic documentation outdoor ceremony for queen elizabeth ii while she was on her royal tour presentation of tapa cloths and mats performance piece of art bark from fig tree ceremonial purposes elizabeth was just crowned queen fiji.
Cosmetics including scent chant movements and pandanus fiber hibiscus mats.
Their skirts are made of barkcloth and the mats are tapa mats.
The photo depicts a celebration honoring the visit of queen elizabeth ii.
Queen elizabeth ii going on a royal tour visiting places with strong native influences.
Arts and humanities ap college art history the pacific melanesia presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii essay by dr.
Men tend to the trees but only women can make the actual fabric.
Barkcloth is also known as masi.
Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii fiji polynesia 1953 c e multimedia performance costume.
Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii by dr.
This photograph shows a procession of women in barkcloth skirts painted with geometric patterns walk towards queen elizabeth to present her with gifts.
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