Vaka Tonga | Vaʻa Sāmoa by Jon Apisa

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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