The Trobriand Islanders

Location:Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Subject:Life and culture
Length:58 and 67 minutes
Format:16mm; VHS
Hue:Color
Year Released:1954
Series:
Director:
Producer:University College of London
Distributor:RAI (rental in UK)
Library Code:UHM AV/C VIDEOTAPE 3505; NFVLS
Description:Originally filmed by HA Powell in 1950-1951 during his fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands for the department of anthropology, University College, London. Introduction and sound commentary added. Shows various aspects of village life on Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, including gardening scenes, funeral ceremonies, kula, and the ceremonial gift exchange between island communities.
Record No:2182
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