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Male youths lying in sand pit during initiation ceremony
Male youths lying in sand pit during initiation ceremony
Object Number 2004.29.21714
Display Title Male youths lying in sand pit during initiation ceremony
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia, Northern Territory, Arnhem Land Initiation into manhood: youths lay in sand pit all day under a tropical sun without food or water. A master is seen in the background with his sword of office.
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Additional Geographic Terms Arnhem Land
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 27.7 × 23.9 cm (10 7/8 × 9 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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