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Rare Headdress From The Banks Islands, Gaua, Vanuatu
This headdress from the island of Gaua in the Banks of Vanuatu is quite rare in Oceanian art collections. The elegance of the coral fish at the top of the headdress represents the abundance and richness of the seas around the island of Gaua. Object worn and danced during ceremonies linked to the celebration of fishing. Dance remains a very important choreographic manifestation in Vanuatu culture. 20th century.
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