Malagan objects like the ones below are conceived of as being inert or dead during the duration of the malagan ceremony. True or false?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a true or false response regarding the conception of Malagan objects during a malagan ceremony, specifically if they are considered inert or dead.
Answer
True
True. Malagan objects are considered to be inert or 'dead' during the ceremony until they fulfill their role in honoring the deceased.
Answer for screen readers
True. Malagan objects are considered to be inert or 'dead' during the ceremony until they fulfill their role in honoring the deceased.
More Information
During the Malagan ceremony, the figures represent deceased individuals and contain their life force. Only after the ceremony do they complete their function and are often destroyed.
Sources
- Malangan | Melanesia - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Malagan figures | Denver Art Museum - denverartmuseum.org
- The Malagan | Davis Publications - davisart.com
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