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On the transformation of Muyuw into Woodlark Island: two minutes in December, 1974

Journal of Pacific HistoryXVIII (1) • Published In 1983 • Pages: 35-56

By: Damon, Frederick H..

Abstract
This article describes the transformational events, both internal and external, that have taken place in Muyuw culture and society from the late nineteenth into the late twentieth centuries. These changes are particularly evident in [n]kula[/n] exchanges, and in socio-cultural relations. A number of native informants provided information.
Subjects
Gift giving
Accumulation of wealth
Names of animals and things
Life history materials
Sociocultural trends
Exchange transactions
Vegetable production
Community heads
Clans
Woodworking
culture
Northeastern Massim
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle
Field Date
1973-1975, 1982
Coverage Date
1847-1975
Coverage Place
Muyuw and Egum islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Notes
Frederick H. Damon
LCCN
73200598
LCSH
Massim (Papua New Guinean people)