Santa Cruz Island Napa Dance Club
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A fine large Santa Cruz Island dance club, late 19th century; called napa, in a classical shape of a canoe with fine painted black geometric designs and pierced lugs on the sides for fibre decorations. The napa dance is part of a series of ceremonies that take place at feasts to celebrate the different stages of maturation of children. In some islands this involves many children simultaneously, resulting in large gatherings. In the dance, two lines of men perform intricate steps whilst striking each other's clubs. Provenance: Chris and Anna Thorpe, Sydney 111 cm
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