Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Illustrations x
4. Preliminary Notes xvi
5. Preface xix
6. 1. Introduction 1
7. 2. Staying Fijian: Vatulelean Identity, Change and Stress 10
8. 3. Indigenous Art Or Airport Art? 70
9. 4. Art, Meaning and Myth 90
10. 5. Barkcloth’s Ascribed and Inscribed Meanings 118
11. 6. Ritual in Vatulele 168
12. 7. Goods Production and Distribution 222
13. 8. From Non-Ritual Trade to Cottage Industry 248
14. 9. In Conclusion (and Anticipation…) 290
15. Notes 311
16. Bibliography 338
17. Glossary of Vatulelean and Standard Fijian 373
18. Index 389