The Kaiva-Kuku masks of Urama [picture] : [Pearls and savages] / [Frank Hurley]
- Bib ID:
- 1571930
- Format:
- Picture
- Author:
- Hurley, Frank, 1885-1962
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Description:
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- [between 1910 and 1962]
- 1 negative : glass ; half of full plate.
- Series:
- Hurley negative collection.
- Notes:
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- Part of the Hurley negative collection.
- "These are regarded as sacred spirits and no woman or child may look upon them. During the Kuku ceremonies they are believed to assume oracular powers and advice from them is sought concerning hunts, wars, and agricultural undertakings. The complete place of these masks in the tribal life remains veiled in obscurity. It is known however that they play a part in the ceremonies which mark the coming of age of young warriors." Pearls and savages, 1924, p. 211.
- Hurley series: Pearls and savages.
- Other number: PS 6.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-158067011
- Subject:
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This belongs to the Hurley negative collection.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2032 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Photograph
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1962
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1962
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