Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Oceanic
6. Melanesian
7. Papua New Guinean
8. Papua New Guinea regional styles

Narrower term/s

• Aua
• Wuvulu Island

Anotations

Scope note:

Describes the style and culture of the inhabitants of the Manus Islands. The artwork of the peoples of Manus consists primarily of woodcarvings of the human figure, commonly in combination with crocodiles and fish. Wooden beds were produced by the Manus people; Manus beds were the only large furniture produced in Melanesia.