Artist Statement: Edward Salle has explained that Malagin is the owner's name and Vival is the clan name.
Papua New Guinea
Lava Village, Tatau, Tabar Islands
wood (Alstonia villosa), shell opercula, clay, seed pods, natural pigments
40" x 6" x 5"
1992
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