Rambaramps
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Visual and Verbal Communication (Hierarchy Name) > Visual Works (Hierarchy Name) > visual works > <visual works by material or technique> > sculpture (visual work) > <sculpture by material>
Descripción
Male sculptural mortuary figures containing the skull of the deceased. They are created by the people of the island of Malekula in Melanesia. Each rambaramp depicts a recently deceased individual whose spirit has joined their ancestors and will ensure the well being of the community. The framework of the object is made of bamboo, wood, and fibrous leaves.
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Otros términos
- rambaramp [es]
- rambaramp [en]
- escultura funeraria (rambaramp) [es]