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Framed Print of Second boy land diver at end of platform, Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, South Pacific
Second boy land diver at end of platform, Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, South Pacific Pentecost Island in Vanuatu is the place where land diving originated and it still the only place in the world where the original form of land diving occurs. The naghol ritual is a ceremony to ensure a bountiful yam harvest. It is the precursor to bungee jumping. Men tie a liana (vine) to each ankle and jump off wooden towers up to 100 feet high - without any safety equipment. As they land, they have to touch their back shoulders or head to the ground, literally blessing the soil with their shoulders. The g-force experienced just before they touch the ground (at around 45 mph) is said to be the greatest experienced by humans in the non-industrialized world. During the jump, some flexibility in the platform absorbs a bit of the force from the falling diver. The ceremony takes place during the dry season (April-June) when the lianas have the right elasticity. It is a rite of passage for young boys to land dive from the tower. So Naghol is a way for young men to step into manhood. They start diving by attempting a dive from one of the lowest platforms. We could see that they were clearly scared, and even terrified. There is no loss of face if they can't get up the courage to jump. The highest platforms are for the very best divers who gain huge prestige from this activity. © Terry Allen
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Media ID 49307432
Adventure Travel South Pacific
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.3cm x 24.4cm (6.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
