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74-30-19

From: New Hebrides | Malekula

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Muleune
Object Number 74-30-19
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Small Nambas
Provenience New Hebrides | Malekula
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Carved wood, Painted. Used during the Nimangi , symbol of the man to kill pigs during grade-taking ceremony. Made by the person about to take the grade. Carving placed in the dancing area during the feast and following dance.

Item name: Muleune.

Credit Line New Hebrides Expedition; John D. Hedrick, 1974
Other Number MK-119 - Other Number

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