What Type of Social Adornment Would Be Expected to Denote

question 50

Multiple Choice

What type of social adornment would be expected to denote a "big man"-a temporary position-in Melanesian culture?

• A) body painting
• B) scarification
• C) tattoo
• D) hairstyle

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