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Ngatu launima (tapa cloth)

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NameNgatu launima (tapa cloth)
ProductionUnknown; Tonga
Classificationtextiles
Materialssynthetic fibre, tapa, dye, bark cloth
Materials SummaryVilene or Reemay; tapa, pigment used to create surface designs.
DimensionsOverall: 4000mm (width), 25600mm (length)
Registration NumberFE012060
Credit lineGift of No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force, 2008

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