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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