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CreatorArtist unknownNameUntitledDate Madec.2002Medium DescriptionNatural pigments on ngatuObject NumberLU252Dimensionsactual 1930 mm x 3970 mmCredit LinePresented to Lincoln University to express the gratitude of Dallas Price's family for the kindness shown to him by the staff of the university.Further informationNgatu is the Tongan name for tapa, a decorated form of bark cloth. Decorations can commemorate historical events or reference people and places. The design featured on this ngatu is called hala paini, or ‘Row of Pines’. Pine trees under a star, the moon, and the sun reference the row of Norfolk pines leading to the Royal Palace. Also featured are the Tongan coat of arms, a lion, and a dove, together symbols of Tongan royalty and European governance.
Once multipurpose everyday items, ngatu today are generally used for special occasions and are a culturally valued gift to exchange. The numbers indicate that it is the middle section of a larger ngatu. The original was cut at some stage, a normal practice, with the other sections likely gifted elsewhere. This ngatu acts as a symbol of thanks from the family of Dallas Price to Lincoln University for being a part of his life journey.
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