Mask

74-30-11

From: New Hebrides | Malekula

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Angalautaki
Object Number 74-30-11
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Small Nambas
Provenience New Hebrides | Malekula
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Clay | Pigment
Description

Mask for a tomtom: made for the death of an individual male, placed on the tomtom in the dancing area during his death dance and feast. When the ceremony has been completed, the mask is placed in the nakamal. Item name: angalautaki.

Credit Line New Hebrides Expedition; John D. Hedrick, 1974
Other Number MK-107 - Other Number

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