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Muyuw kinship and the metamorphosis of gender labour

Man18 (2) • Published In 1983 • Pages: 305-326

By: Damon, Frederick H..

Abstract
This is an analysis of some of the major forms internal to Muyuw kinship terminology. Two of the forms examined are the concepts of "exchange" and "circulation" as they relate to kinship terminology and kinship ritual in the society.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Gift giving
Exchange transactions
Comparative evidence
Marriage
Kinship
Accumulation of wealth
Kinship regulation of sex
Mythology
culture
Northeastern Massim
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle
Field Date
1973-1975
Coverage Date
1973-1975
Coverage Place
Muyuw Island, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Notes
Frederick H. Damon
LCCN
sf 80000548
LCSH
Massim (Papua New Guinean people)