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Rodman, William L. Critchlow, Margaret
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Lester Tari in a reflective moment after his rank-taking. He holds his bustle or 'tomangamanga,' which he has "purchased" from a sponsor. He doesn't buy the item itself, but rather the right to wear it at future 'hungwe' ceremonies, and the right to sell the right. UC San Diego Library, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0175 (https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/contact) Folder: 1970-Series2 / File: 70 LT 17 - Lester at His Mabu
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ark:/20775/bb35546016
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Subject
Sponsors Regalia Bustles Ceremonial exchange Oceania Tanavu Longana village (Vanuatu) Penama Province (Vanuatu) Melanesia Pacific Islands Ambae Island (Vanuatu) Tari, Lester Rank-taking
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Oceania Tanavu Longana village (Vanuatu) Penama Province (Vanuatu) Melanesia Pacific Islands Ambae Island (Vanuatu)
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