Book
Hunting and gathering: the forage economy of the Siwai of Bougainville
Development Studies Centre, Australian National University • (6) • Published In 1977 • Pages: vi, 28
By: Connell, John.
Abstract
This document discusses Siwai hunting and gathering activities that supplement their agricultural economy and diet. Combining information from both original fieldwork and earlier studies, it shows the gradual decline of pig hunting, from a grand communal affair to an uncommon, individual pursuit of little economic, dietary, or ritual importance. Opossums, however, remain essential for feasts and ceremonies. Other species hunted include rats, flying foxes, several species of birds, turtles and crocodiles. Siwais living near coastal areas also fish. The two principal gathered foods are canarium nuts that are consumed and traded locally, and sago palm which is processed to make flour and has been used in the past as a famine food.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2016
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Melanesia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2014
- Field Date
- 1974-1976, 1981
- Coverage Date
- 1938-1976
- Coverage Place
- southern Bougainville, North Solomons Province, Papua New Guinea
- Notes
- John Connell
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 26-28)
- LCCN
- 78304058
- LCSH
- Siuai (Papuan people)--Economic conditions
- Hunting and gathering societies--Papua New Guinea--Bougainville Island