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Dish, ceramic ceremonial dish |
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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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Sepik River
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Category:
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Ceremonial
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Size:
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12" X 12"
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| Ceramic bowl with natural pigaments for color. Used in initiation ceremonies for young men. Faces depict human ancestors and the circuvilear designs are typical of art work from this area. | ||
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