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Melanesia
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Papua New Guinea
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New Britain, Duke of York Islands
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| Young boys dancing with the " Lor,First Man" masks at an initiation ceremony, Virian Village, Duke of York Islands, Papua New Guinea. These masks, known as "lor" depict the First Man to arrive on the Duke of York Islands. According to legend these masks are donned when one wants to ask for food. Today they remain part of ceremonies especially those for the initiation of young boys. | ||
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