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Architectural tiki illustration drawing depicting traditional structures from the Pacific Islands, specifically linked to places like
Tonga Tapu. The buildings are examples of traditional indigenous architecture.
Description of the Structures
Longhouse (Left): This structure features an open, elongated design with a distinct arched or gambrel-style roof frame. This architectural style, involving a rectangular frame with a domed or gambrel roof, is common in traditional Pacific Island and some Native American longhouses, where the structure is then covered with natural materials like palm fronds or bark.
Hut (Right): The smaller, rounded building has a more conventional thatched, conical roof and walled construction, typically used for individual or smaller family dwellings.
Materials and Construction: Both buildings appear to be constructed from natural, locally available materials like timber, bamboo, and thatch. A fence made of vertical posts surrounds the smaller hut structure.
Context: These drawings likely served as architectural studies or illustrations of native life and buildings, potentially for a historical record or exhibition. |
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