Research Catalog

Title

Santa Cruz Island figure sculpture and its social and ritual contexts [electronic resource] / William H. Davenport.

Author

Davenport, William H., 1922-2004.

Publication

Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, c2005.

Details

Additional Authors

University of Pennsylvania. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Description

1 online resource (231 p.) : ill., map.

Uniform Title

Santa Cruz Island figure sculpture and its social and ritual contexts (Online)

Alternative Title

Santa Cruz Island figure sculpture and its social and ritual contexts (Online)

Subject

• Solomon Islanders > Material culture > Solomon Islands > Nendö
• Solomon Islanders > Solomon Islands > Nendö > Social life and customs
• Art, Solomon Islands > Solomon Islands > Nendö
• Sculpture, Melanesian > Solomon Islands > Nendö
• Nendö (Solomon Islands) > Social life and customs

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-224) and index.

Access (note)

• Access restricted to authorized users.

Contents

The first European collectors -- Iconography and style -- Worship and ritual -- The Santa Cruz Island world view -- Myths of the Santa Cruz Island Dukna.

LCCN

2005014144

OCLC

ssj0000676425

Author

Davenport, William H., 1922-2004.

Title

Santa Cruz Island figure sculpture and its social and ritual contexts [electronic resource] / William H. Davenport.

Imprint

Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, c2005.

Edition

1st ed.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-224) and index.

Access

Access restricted to authorized users.

Connect to:

Available from home with a valid library card

Available onsite at NYPL

Added Author

University of Pennsylvania. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.