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The Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea
The Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea
Documentary 01/01/1990

The Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea (1990)

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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.

David Wason

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