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Iniet Sculpture. Papua-New Guinea, New Britain Island, Gazelle Peninsula; Tolai people, late 19th CE. This figure, which is rare because of its size, belongs to the Iniet secret society of the Tolai from New Britain. There is some reference to snake mythology: the toothed saw-like notches around the edges - a ngit-ngit motif - suggests the power of attack - ngit meaning to "bite" like a snake. During rituals, this sculpture may have been erected in a place for dancing, called a marawot. Wood, fibers, feathers, scales, paint, 380 x 126 cm. Inv.: 72.1987.4.1. Photo: Patrick Gries / Bruno Descoings.

Location Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac/Paris/France

Unique Identifier ART515381

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3951px × 5440px

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