Bark Belt Baeago

Author(s)
Himugu, John
Title
Bark Belt Baeago
Publication Type
Audio-Visual Material
Language
eng
Location
Papua New Guinea
Keywords
Baigo Ibira Koroba Huli baeago bark belt
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
documentation education intangible-tangible interface
ICH Genre
traditional craftsmanship rituals festive events
Description
A film about the making of a ceremonial bark belt called baeago in Koroba, a Huli-speaking area of Hela Province (formerly Southern Highlands Province). The belt is constructed out of bark and vines. The film starts with the weaver collecting materials in the forest and ends with a demonstration of how the finished belt is used by dancers during festive occasions. The weaver is Baigo Ibira.
Publisher
Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies
Place of Publication
Boroko
Date of Publication
1987
Academic Field
cultural studies
Community/Ethnic Group
Huli
Contributor
Papua New Guinea National Cultural Commission
Active Contribution
Papua New Guinea, FY 2024
Data Collection Project