Edgar Hinge, originated from the northern Pentecost Island, Abwatvenue Village, Vanuatu. Mata Sangvulu is his chiefly title, which means “ten eye”. He is a sandroing (sand drawings) artist. These geometric figures drawn on to the ground with the fingertips and are an important means of recording and communicating cultural practices. Each design is a type of maze, which is traced as a continuous line, often without lifting the finger from the ground. They are used to explain concepts, and teach children, and are often accompanied by stories or songs. Edgar teaches sandroing in primary classrooms at the Vanuatu Kastom School in Port Vila, and is a museum guide at the National Museum of Vanuatu.
Edgar Hinge
