PLATE 17- 



Tai'A from Niue. 



The well worn ami rather dirty tapa from Niue was ouce the property and 

 dress of the king of that island. The floral patterns are drawn with patience but 

 not with a steady hand. The taro leaves and bananas are easily recognized. 



SlAPO FROM SaMO.V. 



The Sanioan pattern seems a favorite one with that people, and in the present 

 exanijile is more \'i\id than usual : staring steadily at it should be enough to 

 hypnotise a sensitive subject. Obtained by the Museum collector. 



