essay
On pigs of the Mbotgote in Malekula
vanuatu : politics, economics and ritual in island melanesia • Sydney • Published In 1981 • Pages: 173-188
By: Funabiki, Takeo.
Abstract
In this article Funabiki describes Mbotgote pig management in south Malekula, concentrating on two major themes: (1) the categorization of pigs, and (2) the efficiency of raising pigs. In discussing pig management from a functional viewpoint the author believes that it is necessary to take metaphysical as well as physical factors into consideration.'As a means of producing food protein the total complex is both unnecessary and inefficient. But if the ritual context and social role of hierarchy be brought into consideration, the total complex can be seen to serve a social function in an 'efficient' manner '(p. 16).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Melanesia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 2000
- Field Date
- 1975-1976
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Mbotgote, south Malekula, Vanuatu
- Notes
- Takeo Funabiki
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 188)
- LCCN
- 81065767
- LCSH
- Malekula (Vanuatu)