Kula, The

Synopsis

A record of the kula ceremonial exchange of gifts in the Milne Bay and south Trobriand Islands areas of eastern Papua, concentrating on the ceremonial exchanges between chiefs and the making of the shell ornaments exchanged. Also shows the traditional sea-going canoes with their pandanus-leaf sails. (See also LEGEND IN CLAY.)

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1961

Availability

Hire

Uses

Undergraduates. Postgraduates.

Subjects

Anthropology

Keywords

ceremonies; Kula; Papua New Guinea; social life and customs; Trobriand Islands

Credits

Director

Steve Szabo

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Royal Anthropological Institute Film & Video Library, c/o Concord Media

Email

sales@concordvideo.co.uk

Web

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01473 726012

Fax

01473 274531

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