Months of logistics,two cranes,a semi-trailer and 10 people were needed to unfurl this very special Tongan bark rug
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Months of logistics,two cranes,a semi-trailer and 10 people were needed to unfurl this very special Tongan bark rug

It was last shown in full in the forecourt during the opening of the Sydney Opera House in October 1973. Since then,it has been rolled up in storage.

  • byJulie Power

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