The Asmat of New Guinea: A Case Study in Religion and Magic

Location:New Guinea (western)
Subject:Documentary, religion
Length:30 minutes
Format:1/2 inch VHS
Hue:Color
Year Released:1983; 1994
Series:Faces of Culture
Director:
Producer:Ira Abrams, Coast Telecourses; RMI Media Productions
Distributor:ACT Media
Library Code:UHM AV/C VIDEOTAPE 4820; NFVLS
Description:"In this detailed study of the Asmat, a society in western New Guinea, we see their use of religion and magic as tools of survival in a world they perceive as hostile and threatening."
Record No:113
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