Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Garments and costumes in Pacific cultures that encase and shield the focus of power, express identity and status, and are used in ceremonial performances to enact narratives and proclaim cultural truths.
AP course connection
Topic 9.2: 9.2 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Pacific Art