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Orokaiva magicBook 1928 • Williams, F. E. (Francis Edgar)
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This document is divided into three parts that correspond to Anthropological Reports Nos. 6, 7, and 8, submitted by Williams to the Papuan Government of New Guinea. The first two parts, The Taro Cult: A Study of Primitive Religious Movement, and The ...Orokaiva societyBook 1930 • Williams, F. E. (Francis Edgar) & Murray, Hubert
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
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 Ant...