Metadata
Title
grafpaal
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Description
Hollow Log
The lorrkon or bone coffin ceremony was the final ceremony in a sequence of mortuary rituals celebrated by the people of Arnhem Land. This ceremony involved the placing of the deceased' s bones into a hollow log which was decorated with painted clan designs and ceremonially placed into t...
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Location of creation
Australia
Maningrida (Australia)
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Material(s)
materials
ocher (inorganic material)
wood
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Date made
Jan 1, 1998
Provided by Wereldmuseum
Type(s)
grave posts
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Technique(s)
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Maker(s)
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