Ceremonies End, The

Synopsis

This sequence shows a purification ceremony, the dismantling of the head-dresses, a concluding feast, and an eloquent speech for the initiates. A sacred betelnut ceremony is conducted and the lecture, which begins as an address on warfare and hospitality, in the end is directed towards the anthropologist, Maurice Godelier. Two feasts of pig and possum are given, but the initiates must still be purified by being beaten with stinging nettles.

Series

Towards Baruya Manhood, Series

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 57 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1972

Availability

Hire

Uses

Undergraduates. Postgraduates.

Subjects

Anthropology

Keywords

Baruya; ceremonies; initiation rites; Papua New Guinea

Credits

Director

Ian Dunlop

Producer

John Martin-Jones

Contributor

Maurice Godelier

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

Distributor

Name

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

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