Staying Fijian: Vatulele Island Barkcloth and Social Identity 9780824860509

Barkcloth, or masi, is the traditional art form of the women of Vatulele Island. Its manufacture continues to flourish,

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English Pages 428 [429] Year 2009

Table of contents :
Contents
List of Illustrations
Preliminary Notes
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Staying Fijian: Vatulelean Identity, Change and Stress
3. Indigenous Art Or Airport Art?
4. Art, Meaning and Myth
5. Barkcloth’s Ascribed and Inscribed Meanings
6. Ritual in Vatulele
7. Goods Production and Distribution
8. From Non-Ritual Trade to Cottage Industry
9. In Conclusion (and Anticipation…)
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary of Vatulelean and Standard Fijian
Index

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