Vaka Tonga | Vaʻa Sāmoa
Jon Apisa. Vaka Tonga | Vaʻa Sāmoa. 2002. ink on paper, 8" x 11" (21.6cm x 27.94cm).
This was inspired by the “Vaka | Vaʻa” in addition to the Siapo and Tatau of Tonga and Sāmoa.
Boat, Sea Craft or Canoe is:
- Vaʻa in Sāmoan language
- Waʻa in Hawaiʻian language
- Vaka in Tongan language
- Vaʻa in Tahitian language
- Waka in Māori language
Vaka Tonga | Vaʻa Sāmoa ink sketchbook drawing by Jon Apisa 08/20/2002
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