KANAK, New Caledonia. - Lot 122

Lot n° 122
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KANAK, New Caledonia. - Lot 122
KANAK, New Caledonia. Wood stained black in certain areas, Two long spears with smooth tips, known as “jado,” featuring a finely carved male face in high relief in the middle section. This male face, carved according to the exacting standards of Kanak culture, evokes the “Apuema” mourner’s mask. The figure-adorned spears were used during the “jado” ceremony, in which the maternal uncles expressed their anger over the loss of their nephew. They destroyed everything in their path, threw the spears at the deceased’s hut, and broke the ridgepole. On this occasion, the women would cut off their earlobes. 19th century. Respective lengths: 190 and 210 cm. (wear on the tips). Expert: Christian NJIENSI
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