essay
Kula on Kitava
kula : new perspectives on massim exchange • Cambridge, U.K. • Published In 1983 • Pages: 249-273
By: Scoditti, Giancarlo M. G., Leach, Jerry W..
Abstract
After a brief introduction presenting an excellent culture summary of Kitava ethnography, Scoditti describes in detail variations in Kula practices as observed within the three major regions of the island -- Kumwagea, Lalela, and Okabulula. General participation in the Kula by the inhabitants of Kitava Island is described first then there is a description of each region's role in the institution. This latter section discusses overseas partners in the exchange system, as well as the items circulating in the trade. This article also describes other internal uses of valuables on the island such as in marriage, as payments for canoe building, and in the acquisition of knowledge of sorcery and Kula magic. The work concludes with a brief description of symbolism in the Kula.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1995
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Melanesia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea
- Notes
- [by] Giancarlo M. G. Scoditti and Jerry W. Leach
- Bibliography will be found in 36: Leach, Information Sources Listed in Other Works (113)
- LCCN
- 82004142
- LCSH
- Trobriand Islanders