The Haus Tambaran of Bongiora: A View from within of the Tambaran and Yam Cults of the Abelam in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea 1972–1977
Author(s)
Title
The Haus Tambaran of Bongiora: A View from within of the Tambaran and Yam Cults of the Abelam in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea 1972–1977
Publication Type
Language
eng
Location
Papua New Guinea
Keywords
haus tambaran
Bongiora
Abelam
East Sepik
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
Description
A detailed description of the Abelam initiation cycle and its interaction with the cultivation of ceremonial yams, wapi, documented 1972-77. Much of the information is focused on the spirit house (haus tambaran, Tok Pisin), its contents, and its meaning. The book is abundantly illustrated with many colour and black-and-white photos describing and explaining the spirit house, its importance during the initiation cycle, the relation to long ceremonial yams, and links between the tambaran and yam cults.
Publisher
Museo delle Culture di Lugano
Place of Publication
Lugano
Date of Publication
2012
ISBN
978-88-7795-215-8
Academic Field
religion
architecture
Community/Ethnic Group
Abelam
East Sepik
Contributor
Active Contribution
Papua New Guinea, FY 2024