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Ibe vakabati (Mat) 2003

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Accession No.
2004.029
Date Created
2003
Gallery location
Not on public display
Department
Pacific Art
Dimensions A
238 x 347.5cm (irreg., with fringe)
Media Category
Fibre
Medium
Woven pandanus and wool
Place Created
Fiji
Credit Line
Purchased 2004

This ibe vakabati, woven by Filiti Leya Ledua, was made in Fiji for the Brisbane wedding of her young nephew, Sam Kabunameca. 'Samisoni Koroi' is Sam's full Fijian name. Customarily, the ibe vakabati would be used for both his wedding and as a shroud for his body after death. For important events, the ibe vakabati are laid on the ground for dignitaries to stand on. The mats are layered with barkcloth according to their rank, with the most precious on top. As in Samoan and Tongan culture, the mats are considered more valuable than the barkcloth.

 

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Exhibitions featuring this object

Zhou Xiaohu / China b.1960 / Utopian theatre 2006 / 11-channel video and fired clay installation, 11 DVDs (1:00 minute each, colour, stereo), 11 television monitors, 10 sets of headphones / Purchased 2007. The Queensland Government's Gallery of Modern Art Acquisitions Fund / Collection: QAGOMA / © Zhou Xiaohu

‘The 5th Asia Pacific Triennial’

Dec 2006 - May 2007

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