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Ceremony for the Initiation of Aboriginal Male Youths into Manhood
Ceremony for the Initiation of Aboriginal Male Youths into Manhood
Object Number 2004.29.21716
Display Title Ceremony for the Initiation of Aboriginal Male Youths into Manhood
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia, Northern Territory, Arnhem Land 2. "Masters" of ceremony scattering bull ants and stinging insects on the sweating bodies of the candidates, whose faces are covered with sheets of bark.
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: 10 × 9.7 cm (3 15/16 × 3 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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