Metadata
Title
grafpaal
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Description
Hollow Log - 'lorrkon' or bone coffin pole is used in the fubak ceremony in a sequence of mortuary ritual celebrated by the people of Arnhem Land. The deceased's bones are place into a hollow log which has been decorated with painted clan designs and ceremonially places into the ground where it rema...
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Location of creation
Australia
Maningrida (Australia)
Provided by Wereldmuseum
Material(s)
materials
ocher (inorganic material)
wood
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Date made
Jan 1, 1997
Provided by Wereldmuseum
Type(s)
grave posts
Provided by Wereldmuseum
Technique(s)
No Technique(s) available
Maker(s)
No Maker(s) available
Inscription(s)
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