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The seasonal gardening calendar of Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands

Oceania9 • Published In 1939 • Pages: 237-253

By: Austen, Leo.

Abstract
This article contains a discussion of the Trobriand method of ordering time and its relationship to gardening. The inefficiency of Trobriand time-reckoning for horticultural purposes is clearly brought out. Information on the astronomical knowledge of the islanders is also included. Austen was a resident magistrate and also held a degree in anthropology.
Subjects
Tillage
Ordering of time
culture
Trobriands
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Arthur Fields
Field Date
1931-1935
Coverage Date
1931-1935
Coverage Place
Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea
Notes
[by] Leo Austen
LCSH
Trobriand Islanders