Naghol Blong Raga - Limited Edition Print Ed. 1 of 45

Naghol Blong Raga Limited Edition (45) Print by Ona Filloy

This is portrait of a land diver on Pentecost Island or Raga (tribal name) preparing for a jump. The Naghol (Nangol) is held between April and June every year. Men in the southern part of the island jump from tall towers (around 20 to 30 metres) with lantana vines tied to their feet, in a ritual believed to ensure a good yam harvest. It is also used to show acceptance into manhood.

One of three of a collection about Vanuatu land diving (Naghol)

Limited edition fine art print, Edition 45

All prints signed and numbered on border.

Certificate of authenticity stamped on the back of print

Paper: 100% Cotton Rag Inkjet Pro Elite

Inks:  Epson Ultrachrome K3 Archival inks.

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Coming from a long career in illustration and design to studying fine art Ona Filloy likes to disrupt the boundaries between traditional and commercial art. Ona’s original limited edition digital art prints range from visually bold graphic art that highlights political and social issues to art that is decorative and visually attractive with no statement at all. Ona deliberately applies a limited colour palette with text within her imagery that suits the context of her subject which has become a signature of her work. Ona draws her inspiration mainly from various cultures and traditional dress that she has a particular interest in.