Dance at Fai Manu's compound, Kimbaw, 1939-11
Scope and Contents
62 x 40 mm. The dancers are usually from some other Big Man's compound and bring with them their Jujus - in this case men draped with grass and wearing a cow mask - Nyam si Juim. They are held by ropes and are threatened by the dancers with cutlasses.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-11
Creator
- From the Fonds: Dalrymple, Thomas Hardie, b. 1900 (physician) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2011-02-16 11:30:03+00:00
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