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Region:
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Melanesia
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CCountry:
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Papua New Guinea
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Island Group or Local Origin:
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New Ireland, Malangan
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Category:
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Sculpture
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Size:
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3'- 4'
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| These are very special figures carved in the malangan style to commemorate a deceased ancestor. The two on the right were preserved in a cave on Mapua Island, Tabar. The L. and R "malangatsiks" were carved by Master Carver Vali, now deceased. The central one was carved by Pius-Kumas. | ||
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