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Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea, The

• 1990 ----- color ----- 51 min ----- vhs
• (Disappearing World series) The Trobriand Islands, regarded as anthropology's most sacred place, 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. 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. (Anthropologist: Annette B. Weiner)
• Topics: (Anthropology: Cultural, Austronesia)

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