Book

A primitive Arcadia

T. Fisher Unwin Ltd. • London • Published In 1926 • Pages:

By: Silas, Ellis.

Abstract

Silas, an artist, spent several years living in the Trobriands in a native village. He learned the language. His observations of native life seem to accord very well with the facts presented by Malinowski and other trained observers. Much of the book is concerned with a description of his experiences on the islands. Valuable information on native art work and material culture is presented.

HRAF PubDate

1995

Region

Oceania

Sub Region

Melanesia

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Types

Artisan

Artist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Frank W. Moore

Field Date

ca. 1920

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Papua New Guinea

Notes

[by] Ellis Silas

LCSH

Trobriand Islanders