Nataptavo Masks

Location:Papua New Guinea
Subject:Rituals; dance; masks
Length:67 minutes
Format:16mm
Hue:Color
Year Released:1967
Series:Kilenge of West New Britain
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Library Code:NFVLS
Description:One of a series of Netherlands-produced films made in New Britain. This shows the preparations for the traditional dance of the Nataptavo masks. The dance begins when the completed masks arrive and the men sing sacred songs. Melanesian dialogue; English subtitles.
Record No:1380
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