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A LITTLE FILM ABOUT TIVAEVAE

Description:
“Introduces viewers to the rich, complex nature of the Polynesian culture and the characteristics that make it unique. ". . . there's an old saying, if you haven't got a Tivaevae you're not a woman, so it's a must to have a Tivaevae. And making Tivaevae is also an art." The story of the Tivaevae is an excellent example of how the traditions & art of a culture form a relevant link from the past...
Display date:
1990
Location:
Cook Islands
Format:
MovingImage
Collections:
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Contributors:
Producer: Meg Sheffield
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Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
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Not online
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