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20th C. Tongan Tapa Cloth w/ National Seal of Tonga

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20th C. Tongan Tapa Cloth w/ National Seal of Tonga

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Pacific Islands, Tonga, ca. 20th century CE. An impressive and sizeable tapa cloth bearing the coat of arms or national seal of Tonga flanked by a pair of doves with olive wreaths and rifles below, and all surrounded by a geometric motif border. Though there is no official specification of how exactly the arms should look, many follow similar programs as the one seen here with a royal crown of Tonga and olive leaves as the crest, a blazon comprised of a central mullet of 3 points and then quarters containing 3 mullets of 6 points, the royal crown of Tonga, a dove, and 3 swords, and 2 flags of Tonga as supporters. The country's motto is inscribed near the bottom, reading "KO E OTUA MO TONGA KO HOKU" translating to "God and Tonga are my inheritance." Size: 58.9" L x 47" W (149.6 cm x 119.4 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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Condition

Some separation of layers of cloth in areas, light fraying, and staining. Expected fold marks and creases. Otherwise, intact and excellently preserved with clear decoration.

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20th C. Tongan Tapa Cloth w/ National Seal of Tonga

Name: 20th C. Tongan Tapa Cloth w/ National Seal of Tonga
SKU: 154445237
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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Starting Price $150

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