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This large Nguzunguzu carved of "kerosenewood" was the first we saw in Marovo Lagoon. This represents the ancient War God of the Solomons, and adorned the bows of their war canoes. He held a head when the men in the canoe were on the warpath. He held a dove on peaceful missions.