The Shark-Calling Ceremony in Paruai, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Author(s)
Title
The Shark-Calling Ceremony in Paruai, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Publication Type
Language
eng
Number of Pages
35
Location
Papua New Guinea
Keywords
shark-calling songs
ritual
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
ICH Genre
Description
This study focuses on the songs associated with the shark-calling ceremony among Kara speakers in Paruai village, New Ireland province. Such songs are also part of the wider malanggan complex in northern New Ireland. Although there are significant differences in practices in this region, the core structure remains the same.
Book/Journal Title
Publisher
International Institute for Traditional Music
Place of Publication
Berlin
Date of Publication
1990
Volume
32
Pages
49-83
ISBN
0043-8774
Academic Field
ethnomusicology
anthropology
Community/Ethnic Group
Paruai
New Ireland
Contributor
Active Contribution
Papua New Guinea, FY 2024