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Two men taking a rest during the singing contest at Inauaia village, Mekeo area, Central Province, August 1921
Frank Hurley1921
Australian Museum
Sydney, Australia
Body decoration was an important part of the singing competition as it was thought to assist the singers' performance. Those who neglected their decoration risked losing the competition. Half of each side sang at a time, while the other half rested and took refreshments.
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- Title: Two men taking a rest during the singing contest at Inauaia village, Mekeo area, Central Province, August 1921
- Creator: Frank Hurley
- Date: 1921
- Location: Papua New Guinea
- Photographer: Frank Hurley
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