Royal Memorabilia - QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 Tongan Bark Cloth DEDICATED to HRH. 1953. For Sale

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Royal Memorabilia - QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 Tongan Bark Cloth DEDICATED to HRH. 1953.:
$359.15

INCREDIBLY RARE . Queen Elizabeth ii tapa cloth. A royal memorabilia like no other!

Between 1952-1954 HRH Queen Elizabeth ii travelled the Polynesian islands, and was presented with many unique bark cloth artwork dedicated to her royal visit

Until 2023, only one piece of ngatu tapa bark cloth was thought to remained, in a NZ museum.

That was until two unlikely treasure hunters discovered this magestic cloth artwork, hidden beneath piles of forgotten goods.

The lucky pair discovered that Elizabeth HR was painted and designed into the bark cloth, along side the Tonga crown, a unique indication that the two royal families were on excellent terms.

Queen Elizabeth\'s name is written in old Latin.

The amazing bark cloth was 8 metre by 7 metre square, and required the services of a local church hall to open it fully.

Due to its size and age, finding a home for such a large item presented an issue. After speaking with curators and members of the Tongan community, the difficult decision to divide the magnificent artifact was made.

The tapa was divided into 10 large useful pieces, now for sale on

Two smaller pieces were sent out as gifts, as is the common practice of tapa.

Each piece is unique, authentic, hand made, and dripping with historical significance !

Beyond a doubt, you will never find a more unique royal memorabilia, or island tapa!

Item 2 of 5

Size -96cm X 217

Condition - Minor holes. Offcuts of bark cloth will be supplied for backing when framing and future upkeep

Wording - HAUHAULILE

Crown - Tongan

Name - Elisabet-HR

Language - latin

Tongan folk art. Polynesian bark cloth.

Lovely condition with minor aging, considering it\'s 70 years old.

An excellent size for framing as art, or for traditional crafts

WE HAVE MANY POLYNESIAN AND INDIGENOUS ARTIFACTS, check out our collection on !

What is Tapa?

Made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree, it features intricate traditional designs in earthy colours. The cloth has been used in Fijian culture for centuries for various ceremonies and rituals.

Perfect for those interested in cultural and religious artefacts, royalty artifacts, royal memorabilia, Tongan islands.

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