Air, Fire, Sound: The Construction and Use of Trumpets and Drums in the Border Mountains (Papua New Guinea)
Author(s)
Title
Air, Fire, Sound: The Construction and Use of Trumpets and Drums in the Border Mountains (Papua New Guinea)
Publication Type
Language
eng
Number of Pages
30
Location
Papua New Guinea
Keywords
wooden trumpets
drum
fuf trumpet
anba drum
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Description
The use, construction, and symbolism of wooden trumpets and drums amongst the Yafar, speakers of the Amanab language, in West Sepik province. Wooden trumpets (fuf) are played in pairs following successful pig or cassowary hunts, or for the nocturnal gêpôk ritual, dedicated to forest spirits and spirits of the dead. They are also used in curing rituals and to call people to the village for important events. When played in groups of five (with 2-3 optional bass instruments), they are used in the Yangis ritual. The order of playing such instruments is described. Drums are very widespread in PNG but in various regional forms. They are also used in ritual contexts. Detailed descriptions and photos of the construction of both instruments are included.
Book/Journal Title
Publisher
Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies
Place of Publication
Boroko
Date of Publication
1996
Volume
2
Pages
1-30
ISBN
9980-68-035-0
Academic Field
anthropology
ethnomusicology
Community/Ethnic Group
Yafar
West Sepik
Contributor
Active Contribution
Papua New Guinea, FY 2024