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The black islands : spirit and war in Melanesia / Ben Bohane

This collection of black and white photography documents the rituals, kastom movements, and regional conflicts of Melanesia. It explores the influence of cargo cults and the spiritual world alongside scenes of daily life and portraits from across the South Pacific.

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