The Garden Island

Location:Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Subject:Gardening; ritual dance; fishing; exchange
Length:25 minutes
Format:16mm
Hue:Color
Year Released:1975
Series:
Director:Steve Szabo
Producer:PNG Department of Information and Extension Services
Distributor:
Library Code:RAI; NFVLS
Description:This film records part of the annual gardening cycle and its associated magic among the Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea. Activities of gardening, fishing, and exchange are shown. The film culminates in the postharvest festivities and ceremonial dance.
Record No:685
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