description: The island of Pentecost supports three main societies, each having its own characteristics and making up an entity quite distinct from its neighbors. This book deals mainly with the center of the island. The motifs illustrating the text are taken from the mats of the area which are objects of both art and value. They are woven and dyed by complex processes and form an important part of social ceremonial exchanges.
language: English
title: Pentecost: An Island in Vanuatu
titlecomplete: Pentecost: An Island in Vanuatu
publisher: Institute of Pacific Studies