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Acquisizione:
Collezione del Cap. E.A. d'Albertis (?) 1932
Inventario:
S.N. 268
Provenienza (nazione):
Fiji
Tecnica:
La testa veniva intagliata a forma del frutto del pandano, albero diffuso nel pacifico meridionale.
Utilizzo:
Offensiva Veniva usata generalmente per l'esecuzione di trasgressori delle leggi sociali e per il sacrificio umano.
Back to Focus:
The shape of the head is inspired by the fruit of the pandane (Pandanus caricosus, Pandanus tectorius), tree diffused in the South Pacific, of which are utilized all the parts, from the leaves to the roots. It was the favored weapon of the chiefs and warriors of rank and was used for the execution of transgressors of social laws and for human sacrifice. For its functions it was considered sacred.
