The people of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea create a special structure called a Malagan Display (Fig. 28-7) to house elaborately carved and painted sculptures for what purpose?

A. honor the dead
B. celebrate a victory in battle
C. initiate adolescents
D. wedding ceremonies


Answer: A

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