Background
Arbeit, Wendy Sue was born on May 14, 1941 in Jersey City. Daughter of Carl and Ethel Arbeit.
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Tapa in Tonga
(The author describes Tongan barkcloth or tapa, its decora...)
The author describes Tongan barkcloth or tapa, its decorative patterns, techniques of manufacture and decoration, and methods of use.
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Baskets in Polynesia (Kolowalu Books (Paperback))
( Baskets in Polynesia provides an overview of baskets ma...)
Baskets in Polynesia provides an overview of baskets made throughout central Polynesia from the time of early European contact to the present, observing and comparing regional similarities and differences over the course of two hundred years. Wendy Arbeit has collected and augmented much scattered data. The handsome studio photographs complement the text and show the basic techniques involved in the creation of the baskets, while field photographs show baskets in use. Tables present succinct summaries of regional basket types and the great variety of coconut frond baskets. Once baskets played an integral part in everyday life in Polynesia. Baskets are still made today, but their role has altered dramatically as a result of changing lifestyles in the island cultures. Most baskets are now created by older women, and knowledge of the techniques of plaiting is in peril of being lost altogether. Documentation of basketry in Polynesia has been uneven and for some island groups totally lacking. With this important book, Arbeit remedies this situation.This attractive and informative work will appeal to readers with an interest in Polynesia and to artisans in ethnic crafts.
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Baskets in Polynesia: A Kolowalu Book (Kolowalu Books) Paperback - August, 1990
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Baskets in Polynesia: A Kolowalu Book (Kolowalu Books) by Arbeit, Wendy (1990) Paperback
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Wendy Sue Arbeit
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor, Temple University, 1963; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1968.
Works
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Baskets in Polynesia (Kolowalu Books (Paperback))
( Baskets in Polynesia provides an overview of baskets ma...)
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Tapa in Tonga
(The author describes Tongan barkcloth or tapa, its decora...)
- Baskets in Polynesia: A Kolowalu Book (Kolowalu Books) by Wendy Arbeit (1990-08-01)
- Baskets in Polynesia: A Kolowalu Book (Kolowalu Books) Paperback - August, 1990
- Arbeit: Baskets in Polynesia (Kolowalu Books (Paperback)) by Wendy Arbeit (1990-09-01)
- Baskets in Polynesia: A Kolowalu Book (Kolowalu Books) by Arbeit, Wendy (1990) Paperback
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Baskets in Polynesia (Kolowalu Books (Paperback))
Membership
Member Pacific Arts Association, Tongan History Association, Community television Producers Association (president 1997-2000).
