Details — Into the Center

Look closely and you will see the essence of life in Melanesian culture. From whole parrots, to bones, to shells and beetles, nothing has been left unused. Some of these pieces, like the large kina shells that hang from necks, have been passed down for generations gaining in value with each trade. Up until a century ago everything was local, everything made by hand; now small elements of modern life - plastic, rubber, yarn - weave their way into the traditional dress.

Bilas

Wings

Beetles and Beads

Beetles and Beads

Beetles

Grasses

Shell Faces

Bark

Kina Shell

Fur & Feathers

Parrots

Parrots

Feathers

Tusks & Molars

Bilas

Wings

Beetles and Beads

Beetles

Grasses

Shell Faces

Bark

Kina Shell

Fur & Feathers

Parrots

Parrots

Feathers

Tusks & Molars

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