An interpretation of the life and customs of the Dani people of Central West Irian, who exist in continuous warfare between neighbouring villages, reduced to ritualised alternating attacks. Robert Gardner’s study of the life and customs of the Baliem Valley people of western New Guinea. Explores the nature of primitive warfare and its motivations. Shows traditional mutilation and death customs as well as food production, housing, mythology, clothing, ornament, and art.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505951
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ethnology - Papua New Guinea
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Irian Jaya (Indonesia)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)