Book

Orokaiva society

Oxford University PressLondon • Published In 1930 • Pages:

By: Williams, F. E. (Francis Edgar), Murray, Hubert.

Abstract
Williams, as in his previously published book entitled Orokaiva Magic, (document 2:Williams) compiled the material for this volume while serving in his official capacity as Anthropologist for the Papuan government. The book originally appeared as Anthropological Report No. 10 of the Papuan Government. During his field trips, Williams visited most of the Orokaiva area, but concentrated his attention primarily on the Aigá tribe, and secondarily on the Binandele and Wasida. He visited all the other Orokaiva tribes during his two field trips, and has incorporated the information into this study.
Subjects
Geography
Norms
Production and supply
Weapons
Daily routine
Art
Mode of marriage
Clans
War
Magical and mental therapy
Death
Sacred objects and places
Puberty and initiation
culture
Orokaiva
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Types
Ethnologist
Geographer
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1960
Field Date
1923-1924
Coverage Date
1923-1925
Coverage Place
Northern District, Papua New Guinea
Notes
by F.E. Williams … with an introduction by Sir Hubert Murray
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
31003595
LCSH
Orokaiva (Papua New Guinea people)