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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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