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Fern Tree 2A Figure Pop Eye,Vanuatu |
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Region:
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Melanesia
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CCountry:
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Vanuatu
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Island Group or Local Origin:
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North Ambrym
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Category:
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Sculpture
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Size:
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6'
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| These semi-abstracted figures represent the owner's ancestral spirit and grade levels in the men's secret societies that dominate life in Vanuatu. These societies are the center of social, spiritual and political life; hence one's standing in them is very important and requires the sacrificing of many pigs.The figure was used in the grade taking ceremonies of Edwin Sali of Melvat village in the l960's | ||
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