Aua

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Scope note
Describes the style and culture of the inhabitants of Aua Island. The Aua people are primarily known for their woodcarvings of human figures or heads, often containing crocodile and fish characteristics. These carvings are found on lime sticks, coconut shell ladles, eating utensils, spears, obsidian daggers, slit gongs, canoes, beds, and architectural features.
Aua
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024