Massim Area

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Scope note
Describes the culture and style of the inhabitants of the Massim area. Men of the Massim tend to focus on decorating betel-chewing equipment, wooden bowls, stirring spoons, canoe paddles, dance shields, and combs with designs. Women focus on making pottery, banana and coconut leaf skirts, and woven pandanus leaf mats.
Massim Area
Accepted term: 06-May-2024