Palau's Rich Heritage in Nature and Culture_Kesiamel
  • 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
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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.
Photographer Sholeh Hanser
Place Palau File Size 2.45MB
Definition 2992 X 2992 File Format JPG
Copyright Sholeh Hanser, ICHCAP Copyright

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