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Ceremonial sculpture. Melanesia, Bismarck Archipelago, New Ireland. The Malanggan are in contact with the deceased. This is the most sacred ritual object of the New-Irelandand Society, only initiated members can look at ut. Thir presence is indispensable for initiation rites and funerary ceremonies. They are objects of gifts and exchanges between allied groups. Wood, pigment, 57 x 143 x 9.5 cm. Inv. 71.1912.1.6. Photo: Patrick Gries.
Location
Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac/Paris/France
Unique Identifier
ART518357
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Image
Purpose
Public
Size
5440px × 4080px
Photo Credit
© musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY
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New Ireland Culture
Ritual
Sculpture
Woodcarving