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One of the Masters of the Initiation Ceremony of Aboriginal Male Youths
One of the Masters of the Initiation Ceremony of Aboriginal Male Youths
Object Number 2004.29.21718
Display Title One of the Masters of the Initiation Ceremony of Aboriginal Male Youths
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia, Northern Territory, Arnhem Land 4. One of the "masters" of the ceremony, with his plumes of Brolga feathers and sword of office, sharing the ordeal by sun-heat, and keeping watch on the candidates.
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 × 7.9 cm (4 5/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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