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74-30-16

From: New Hebrides | Malekula

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Maleuwin
Object Number 74-30-16
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Small Nambas
Provenience New Hebrides | Malekula
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Clay | Plant Fiber | Tusk | Pigment
Description

Clay head, pig tusks protruding from side of mouth, painted. Used as a mask. On hearing tomtom, man takes mask and goes to the dancing area. Upon reaching the dancing area a special name is given to him. Used during nimangi grade-taking ceremony. Item name: maleuwin.

Credit Line New Hebrides Expedition; John D. Hedrick, 1974
Other Number MK-116 - Other Number

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