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74-30-8
From: New Hebrides | Malekula
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 74-30-8 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Small Nambas |
Provenience | New Hebrides | Malekula |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Plant Fiber | Clay | Tusk | Pigment |
Description | Clay head on vegetable fiber. Painted, protruding eyes and pig tusks protruding from corners of mouth. See number 74-30-3. Individual mark at circumcision rite. Placed in the dance area during dancing and feasting. |
Credit Line | New Hebrides Expedition; John D. Hedrick, 1974 |
Other Number | MK-121 - Other Number |
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