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Hiapo (Tapa) in AP Art History

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Definition

Hiapo refers to traditional Polynesian bark cloth made from beaten mulberry tree bark. It is decorated using geometric patterns and natural dyes, serving both practical and cultural purposes within Pacific Island communities.

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