Temar ne luan (Sun initiation plaque)
(1980s)
- Medium
- earth pigments and clay on wood
- Measurements
- 87.0 × 56.0 × 32.5 cm
- Place/s of Execution
- southwest Malekula Island, Vanuatu
- Accession Number
- 2007.97
- Department
- Pacific Art
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Todd Barlin, 2007 - Gallery location
- Not on display
- Physical description
- The initiation plaque is associated with the luan dance performed only by high ranking men at special ritual ceremonies.