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Latitude

-4.23529

Longitude

142.986

Start Date

1966-01-01

End Date

1966-01-01

Loose insert (5). Miscellaneous Material from Mid Sepik. By P.N. Cochrane. 1949-1967. CUT 1; Talk in Pidgin by two people from the Ibon(?) village about the Bird of Paradise. CUT 2: Talk in Pidgin about the May fly. CUT 3:Talk in English abou the method used to preserve a head captured from a rival village. Also a song sung for the ceremonial parade of preserved and painted heads. CUT 4: A talk in English about the talking flutes which recount ancient stories ie. the history and legends of this partiular village (Aibom). Eight of the narrow flutes play together. CUT 5: Head Hunter's air for flutes - the flute and drum music is old - passed on by the Tabuna ancestors (speakers grandfather) long dead. The song is the absolute property of Aibom (?) Village. Nobody else may sing itin pain of a punative raid. CUT 6: Talking Flutes (with Pidgin intro) A tune for the competition of a fence. CUT 7 Fighting the Tanget. An actuality recording of a village debate during which 'tanget' leaves are beaten on the ground for emphasis and then knotted to seal a decision agreed upon.CUT 8 History of Aibom village (story in flute music & song). Part of instructions of initiates by village elders. CUT 9 Song from Iambu village (subject unidentified) sung by solo voice with village women in background. CUT 10 Song for building a Spirit House. Updated Collection URL: http://archivesonline.uow.edu.au/nodes/view/665 Updated Item URL: http://archivesonline.uow.edu.au/nodes/view/3195 Redefined Map to Region/Village of Aibom, Ambunti, Angoram, East Sepik Province (Steven Gagau, March 2018)

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