Samoan Siapo Lua Wood Carving however humidity and temperature do

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food containers and items that other Polynesian islanders typically made out of lauhala

or Hei Matau

• Pre-shrunk

The preferred woods include pau

Samoan Siapo Lua Wood Carving however humidity and temperature doThroughout Samoan history, siapo (tapa) has maintained its major role as an item of exchange and formal presentation. Special occasions such as births, funerals, weddings and investiture of matai titles call for the presentations of siapo. Siapo is made from the bark of the mulberry tree. The bark is stripped off and pounded until it forms into a paper like cloth. Arrowroot paste is used to glue individual strips together to form a piece large enough