Samoan Art History

By ndsariman11@gmail.com
  • 1000 BCE

    Arrival of Lapita People

    • Lapita people came from East Asia, down to the Western Polynesia
    • Arrived around Fiji, Tonga and Samoa
    • Lapita shards found on the Mulifanua Lagoon on Upolu
  • 800 BCE

    Lapita Pottery

    • Lapita Pottery became part of central life
    • Very popular and common
  • 500 BCE

    Cultural Influence

    • Shaping the unique traditional practices of Lapita heritage
    • Influence shown on tattoos, bark cloth etc.
  • 200

    Lapita Pottery End

    • Lapita Pottery died down
    • Contact between Fiji, Tonga and Samoa continued

  • Present

    • The Lapita pottery has evolved and expanded on tattoos, bark cloth and a form of symbolism
    • Used on materials, in paintings, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and digital art