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An Orokaiva marriage

Orokaiva papers; miscellaneous papers on the Orokaiva of north east Papua (13) • Published In 1966 • Pages: 79-101

By: Hogbin, G. R. (Geoffrey Robert).

Abstract
This source describes a bridewealth exchange which took place in Inonda village in 1962. There is abundant detail on the contributors to and the recipients of the exchange.
Subjects
Mode of marriage
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
G.R. Hogbin
Includes bibliographical references (p. 100)
LCCN
67103109
LCSH
Orokaiva (Papua New Guinea people)