Figure
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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