The Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea

The Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea

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  • 1990
  • 0 hr 52 min
  •  0  (0)
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The Trobriand Islands lie off the eastern tip of Papua New Guinea. The island society has a complex balance of male authority and female wealth. Magic spells and sorcery pervade everyday life. This programme focuses on two important events: the distribution of women's wealth after a death and the "month of play", a time of celebration following the yam harvest.

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The Trobriand Islands lie off the eastern tip of Papua New Guinea. The island society has a complex balance of male authority and female wealth. Magic spells and sorcery pervade everyday life. This programme focuses on two important events: the distribution of women's wealth after a death and the "month of play", a time of celebration following the yam harvest.
  • Release Date
    1990
  • Runtime
    0 hr 52 min
  • Language
    en
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    0  (0)
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