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Exhibition and Shows
22 Aug 2018 to 3 Feb 2019
Before the world knew cloth there was tapa, or barkcloth, which worked its way into the heart of human interactions throughout the Pacific. Made from the inner bark of trees, it was used for clothing and furnishings, to wrap babies and the deceased, as wicks in oil lamps, and presented at important ceremonial occasions and in performances by Polynesian people. It was a crucial part of the world which Captain James Cook and his fellow travellers encountered, and it is through this precious and rare material that we can reveal many stories.
Discover hidden tapa treasures from the Library’s collection, many of which have rarely seen the light of day since Cook’s voyages.
Facilities
Art & Culture Cafe Carpark Coach Parking Conference/Convention Facilities Disabled access available Family Friendly Free Wifi Kiosk Lockers Non Smoking Parents Room Public Telephone Public Toilet Restaurant Shop
Rates
Free Entry
Event Times
22 Aug 2018 to 3 Feb 2019
Daily Event
Venue
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place West, Parkes, 2600
