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The seasonal gardening calendar of Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands
Oceania • 9 • 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.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1995
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Melanesia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- 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