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A modern Orokaiva feast

Orokaiva papers; miscellaneous papers on the Orokaiva of north east Papua (13) • Published In 1966 • Pages: 69-78

By: Crocombe, R. G..

Abstract
This source is a description of the feast given on the occasion of a birthday celebration in Inonda village in 1962. The emphasis is on changes in feasting behavior due to acculturation.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Visiting and hospitality
Age stratification
Gift giving
Kin relationships
culture
Orokaiva
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnographer
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1984
Field Date
1962
Coverage Date
1962
Coverage Place
Inonda village, Popondetta Sub-District, Northern District, Papua New Guinea
Notes
R. G. Crocombe
Includes bibliographical references (p. 78)
LCCN
67103109
LCSH
Orokaiva (Papua New Guinea people)