The Malangan masks can represent dead ancestors, various bush spirits of the area, and . . .

ges (the spiritual double of an individual)

How were Nukuoro figures, like this female deity, treated?

They were placed in temples and dressed in garments.

The mask (Buk) of Mabuiag island located in the Torres strait was likely. . .

danced at initiation, funerary, or harvest rituals

The size of the residences at Nan Madol reflected what aspect of Saudeleur society?

Nan Madol was the earliest example of social stratification

What did the Navigation chart's system of sticks represent?

Diagonals and curved sticks are wave swells, shells islands

Who could wear feather capes?

The ali'i, Hawaii's ruling hereditary elite

How is the Staff God a "potent combination of male and female elements?"

its wooden core is made by men; its barkcloth wrapping women

Michael Tuffery's upcycling, reuse of discarded stuff to create something of a higher value,is

agesture towards the challenge ofrubbish disposal in islands

Today, tapa, or bark cloth . . .

inspires new audiences, artists, and art forms

The moai of Rapa Nui were probably created to . . .

carved to commemorate important ancestors

Lindauer's Maori portraits, such as Tamati Waka Nene, are unique because they . . .

can be an embodiment of a person keeping them alive &present

This presentation of Fijian mats was part of what greater event at the time?

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip's visit

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1
The Malangan masks can represent dead ancestors, various bush spirits of the area, and . . .
ges (the spiritual double of an individual)
enemies of the clan
Europeans, who were viewed as invaders and fearsome beasts
mana (supernatural power associated with high-rank)
2
How were Nukuoro figures, like this female deity, treated?
They were left outside, on the beaches
They were maintained in the Chief's dwelling
They were placed in temples and dressed in garments.
They were kept in the home for personal worship
3
The mask (Buk) of Mabuiag island located in the Torres strait was likely. . .
Created as an object of worship for a temple
produced as a trade item to wealthy Europeans
danced at initiation, funerary, or harvest rituals
buried with high-standing members of society
4
The size of the residences at Nan Madol reflected what aspect of Saudeleur society?
Saudeleur society adapted to the environment
Saudeleur society was very old and the site has degenerated
Nan Madol was the earliest example of social stratification
Weather often destroyed the largest homes
5
What did the Navigation chart's system of sticks represent?
Diagonals and curved sticks are wave swells, shells islands
Horizontal lines are trade lines, shells meeting places
Sticks paths and roads, shells important buildings
sticks and shells are stars and constellations
6
Who could wear feather capes?
The ali'i, Hawaii's ruling hereditary elite
Fishermen warlords
Any member of Hawaiian society
The All- T'oqapu, Hawaii's clergy
7
How is the Staff God a "potent combination of male and female elements?"
The small figures on the ends are both male and female
the god represented is a woman, the object is created by men
men crafted the item, women cared for it exclusively,
its wooden core is made by men; its barkcloth wrapping women
8
Michael Tuffery's upcycling, reuse of discarded stuff to create something of a higher value,is
agesture towards the challenge ofrubbish disposal in islands
an obvious critique of the Pop art movement
an avant-garde attempt to try new artistic mediums
easily understood as an attempt by the artist to go "green"
9
Today, tapa, or bark cloth . . .
is nonexistent in Polynesia, where it has been forgotten
most important for its role in Polynesia's tourist industry
is only part of reviving ancient liturgical rituals
inspires new audiences, artists, and art forms
10
The moai of Rapa Nui were probably created to . . .
ward off evil spirits
honor the Gods of the Pacific
attract foreign trade
carved to commemorate important ancestors
11
Lindauer's Maori portraits, such as Tamati Waka Nene, are unique because they . . .
are the only representations of Maori still available
depict in full detail the moko, or tattoos of Maori
are not located in a Pacific museum
can be an embodiment of a person keeping them alive &present
12
This presentation of Fijian mats was part of what greater event at the time?
a cultural fair held to celebrate Fijian art
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip's visit
the discovery of Fiji
a British military expedition to inspect the island

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