Samoan Art - Questions

 Samoan Art - Questions

Please read the article on Samoan Art here before answering the questions.

1) Today we are learning about art from:

a) Samoan b) Tongan

c) Fijian d) Niuean

2) What is the name of the big upside down triangle that represents extended family on a tatau?

a) Pula tama b) Pula tele

c) Va’a d) Asofa’aifo

3) How many traditional patterns can be found on siapo?

a) 20 b) 12

c) 13 c) 5

i) What is fa’a sigago?

→ That is a Siapo pattern. It is a flower from the pandanus plant. 

4) Which animal/insect is not represented in one of the traditional patterns found on siapo?

a) Crab b) Fish

c) Spider d) All of these

5) What is a difference between Siapo ‘Elei and Siapo mamanu? 

→ Siapo mamanu is hand painted and Siapo ‘Elei is I think printing or carved into wood.

6) What 2 names can be given to the lines that come out from the va’a on a tatau?

→ Pe’a or Malofie

G'day everyone, it's me Finau and this is my Reading task and Q&A for today. I hope you enjoy it. Please leave a positive comment on my blog. Bye!