Presentation Of Fijian Mats And Tapa Cloths

Skirts are decorated and painted with geometric patterns.

Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths.

Queen elizabeth ii continue reading. Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii. Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii by dr. Function significant photograph documentation of an important event queen elizabeth ii was touring the nations under the commonwealth of england and thus stopped by the fiji islands we can see the types of gifts and ceremonies that make up fijian culture queen was.

Jennifer wagelie presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii during the 1953 54 royal tour silver gelatin print 16 5 x 22 cm alexander turnbull library wellington new zealand a procession for a royal visit. Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii. 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. Silver gelatin print 16 5 x 22 cm.

Shows an outdoor gathering including a procession of fijian women wearing traditional clothing. Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii date. 1 b w original negative s. Presentation of fijian mats and tapa cloths to queen elizabeth ii during the 1953 54 royal tour silver gelatin print 16 5 x 22 cm alexander turnbull library wellington new zealand a procession for a royal visit.

Wearing skirts and holding mats.