拍品專文
Such objects represent ghost spirits and were used for the Nevinbur secret society. They were affixed to poles and danced with by male performers.
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A VANUATU FIBER DANCE ORNAMENT
Of round form, protruding perforated cylindrical eyes flaring at edge with perforation, phallic nose, exaggerated brow, recessed mouth with raised edges, small boar tusks flanking mouth, red and black pigment overall with spiderweb attachments at top of mask
7in. (18cm.) high
Of round form, protruding perforated cylindrical eyes flaring at edge with perforation, phallic nose, exaggerated brow, recessed mouth with raised edges, small boar tusks flanking mouth, red and black pigment overall with spiderweb attachments at top of mask
7in. (18cm.) high