Two Men's Cult House Panels, Abelam People, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century. One carved wood, the other paint on board (warped). Young Abelam men and boys traditionally underwent a series of initiation ceremonies in six stages which could take six year or longer to complete and each was literally staged in a different part of the cult/spirit house and its surrounds. Size: 1) 50'' x 9'' x 3'' (127 x 23 x 8 cm); 2) 25'' x 10'', 64 x 25 cm (board).

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