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Temar ne luan (Sun initiation plaque)

Malekula Island, Vanuatu
Temar ne luan (Sun initiation plaque)
 (1980s)

Medium
earth pigments and clay on wood

Measurements
87.0 × 56.0 × 32.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Todd Barlin, 2007

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
southwest Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Accession Number
2007.97

Department
Pacific Art

Physical description
The initiation plaque is associated with the luan dance performed only by high ranking men at special ritual ceremonies.

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