The culmination of a 'sevusevu' ceremony. A 'bilo' (half coconut shell) containing an infusion of water and powdered kava root (Piper methysticum) is passed between two men during a traditional 'sevusevu' welcoming ceremony. Watched by a seated audience, both men are naked from the waist up and wear ceremonial costume including face paint and skirts made from strips of fabric. Fiji, 1965. Fiji, Pacific Ocean, Oceania.
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The culmination of a 'sevusevu' ceremony. A 'bilo' (half coconut shell) containing an infusion of water and powdered kava root (Piper methysticum) is passed between two men during a traditional 'sevusevu' welcoming ceremony. Watched by a seated audience, both men are naked from the waist up and wear ceremonial costume including face paint and skirts made from strips of fabric. Fiji, 1965. Fiji, Pacific Ocean, Oceania.

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Vêtements Tenue de cérémonie Jupe Homme Public Spectateurs Maquillage Intérpretation Art Culture et sport Publics et spectateurs Robe Bijoux et bibelot Robe Hommes Robe Cérémonial et rituel Robe Pas occidentale Art Culture et sport Musique Danse Danser Fidji Océan Pacifique

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