Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

DSC_8386 A traditional dancer completely hidden beneath a mask and cloak of foliage dances in this Rom Dance, in the village of Fanla on the island of Ambryn. The dance begins with the beating of drums and the pounding of feet which sets the ground shaking. Half the dancers are men, naked but for their nambas or penis sheaths, while others completely hidden beneath masks and foliage, represent various spirits. Ambryn, Vanuatu

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