Ancient Art of Tonga - Living Oceans Foundation
WEBSep 25, 2013 · Tongan handicrafts on Vava'u Island Group are important part of Tongan culture today. Mat weaving, tapas, wood carving, and bone carving are ancient arts.
The Lapita origins of Tongan ngatu and design - Matangi Tonga
WEBMar 19, 2020 · Tonga's stunning ngatu provide testimony to the considerable antiquity of Tongan artistic designs. Variation of the ngatu patterns, and the way these are organized, had been inscribed on the surfaces of Lapita pottery in Tonga almost 3,000 years ago.
Tongan Art Prints - Etsy
WEBCheck out our tongan art prints selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our digital prints shops.
Oceanic Art – An Introduction to Traditional Polynesian Art
WEBAug 29, 2023 · What is Oceanic artwork, and what are the characteristics of Oceanic art? Oceania art encompasses the artworks created by the indigenous inhabitants of Australia and the Pacific Islands, including places as remote as Easter Island and Hawaii.
5 Best Museums & Art Galleries in Tonga - Tonga Pocket Guide
WEB1. Tonga National Museum. The Tonga National Museum is highly recommended to anyone remotely interested in the history of Tonga. Admire all sorts of ancient Tongan tools, from stone anchors to wooden headrests, and get a fascinating insight into the way that Tongans lived hundreds of years ago.
Tongan cultural material - The Australian Museum
WEBWeave & Connect: Tongan Sei Workshop. Discover the rich heritage and artistry of Tongan culture in this hands-on Sei (headpiece) weaving workshop.
Tongan Prints - Etsy
WEBCheck out our tongan prints selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops.
Barkcloth Panel (Ngatu Tahina) | Tonga - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBTitle: Barkcloth Panel (Ngatu Tahina) Date: early to mid-20th century. Geography: Tonga. Culture: Tonga. Medium: Barkcloth, pigment. Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 58 in. (182.9 x 147.3 cm) Classifications: Barkcloth, Textiles. Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979.
Atea: Nature and Divinity in Polynesia - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBThis exhibition celebrates the creative ingenuity of Polynesian artists who drew from the natural world to give material expression to their understanding of the divine. Drawn from American collections and The Met's own holdings, the exhibition showcases some thirty works—figural sculpture, painted barkcloth, rare featherwork, and more ...
Artists | Tanya Edwards - eazel
WEBTanya Edwards is a Tonga based artist of Maori (Tainui) and Tongan descent. Primarily a print-maker, Tanya’s work is often an exploration of her bi-cultural heritage reflecting both the fine art of maori weaving of her maternal lineage …