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Critchlow, Margaret Rodman, William L.
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On the occasion of the raising of the Vanua’aku Pati flag in Navonda, Chief Rupert Garae wears his 'rongorongo' or ceremonial headdress that indicates that he has achieved the highest rank in the hungwe. The base of the headdress is made of woven material and small, circular shells. The arrows on top are decorated with bird feathers. UC San Diego Library, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0175 (https://library.ucsd.edu/dc/contact) Folder: 1978-Series1 / File: 78 Navonda Flag - Rupert's Headdress
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ark:/20775/bb8469299j
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Subject
Headdresses Chiefs Regalia Crowns Longana village (Vanuatu) East Ambae Island (Vanuatu) Oceania Melanesia Pacific Islands Garae, Rupert Rank-taking
Place
Longana village (Vanuatu) East Ambae Island (Vanuatu) Oceania Melanesia Pacific Islands
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