Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by material or technique]
7. sculpture (visual works)
8. [sculpture by material]

Anotations

Scope note:

Male sculptural mortuary figures containing the skull of the deceased. They are created by the people of the island of Malekula in Melanesia. Each rambaramp depicts a recently deceased individual whose spirit has joined their ancestors and will ensure the well being of the community. The framework of the object is made of bamboo, wood, and fibrous leaves.