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Critchlow, Margaret Rodman, William L.
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Marcel Tari makes 'kaiutu' with his sponsor, Lester Tari, as part of achieving the rank of 'votaga.' Lester hands Marcel a loincloth or 'tuvegi' that signifies the achievement of rank. UC San Diego Library, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0175 (https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/contact) Folder: 1978-Series1 / File: 78 MT 2b - Marcel accepts donor's pig
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Subject
Ceremonial exchange Loincloth Sponsors Pigs Melanesia East Ambae Island (Vanuatu) Lovunvili Oceania Longana village (Vanuatu) Pacific Islands Tari, Lester Tari, Marcel Rank-taking
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Melanesia East Ambae Island (Vanuatu) Lovunvili Oceania Longana village (Vanuatu) Pacific Islands
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