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Manage No PI00005680 Country Palau Year 2017-03-10 ICH Domain Oral traditions and representations, Social practices, rituals, festive events, Knowledge and practices about nature and the universe

Description | Kesiamel [Osmoxylon trunctum] tree bear bright orange flowers which is used as part of headdress decoration for a young woman, the mlechell, going through the first birth ceremony. The headdress and body ornaments are very important part of the first birth ceremony. The headdress can consist of many flowers, plants, turtle shell, and bird feathers which has association to the mlechell's clan. | ||
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Photographer | Sholeh Hanser | ||
Place | Palau | File Size | 2.45MB |
Definition | 2992 X 2992 | File Format | JPG |
Copyright | Sholeh Hanser, ICHCAP |
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