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?
→ Fa'a sigago / Male Pandanus Bloom. When the pandanus blooms, the flower hangs down and the narrow petals end in a cluster of sharp points.
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?
→ Unlike siapo 'Elei, siapo mamanu is hand painted. Early creations of siapo mamanu were not permanently mounted on boards, like modern pieces are. U'a was stretched on boards using a temporary adhesive known as soga.
