8E
NOSE ORNAMENTS OF THE ASMAT
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FIGS. 9a–f: Renderings
ranging from praying mantis
to abstract pictograms,
created in an effort to
analyze the designs of nose
ornaments. a) The front
part of the insect body
with the prominent front
limbs emphasized. b) The
same, in upright position
and stripped of nonessential
details, such as antennae.
c) The body parts in the
same position rendered
with “cigar-like” elements.
The top part, excluding the
head, is mirrored, and the
resulting fi gure is shown in
lateral position. d) A frontal,
or dorsal, view of pictogram
c. e) Hind legs of pictogram
d moved into an upward
position. f) Front and hind
legs in complete upward
and downward position.
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a
b
c d
e f