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Rodman, William L. Critchlow, Margaret
Description
Portrait of Chief Abel Tari, looking chiefly, stern, and serious at Barnabas Garae's 'wari vundulue' ceremony in Losimembata. He wears the 'rongorongo' or crown on his head, and a 'tomangamanga' or bustle around his waist. These are signs of high rank. UC San Diego Library, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0175 (https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/contact) Folder: 1970-Series3 / File: 70 BG 4 - Abel the Chief
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image
Language
No linguistic content; Not applicable
Subject
Crowns Regalia Bustles Chiefs Portraits Ambae Island (Vanuatu) Melanesia Penama Province (Vanuatu) Longana village (Vanuatu) Pacific Islands Vanuatu Oceania Tari, Abel Rank-taking
Place
Ambae Island (Vanuatu) Melanesia Penama Province (Vanuatu) Longana village (Vanuatu) Pacific Islands Vanuatu Oceania
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