Baruya Muka Archival

Baruya Muka Archival

1991
13h 24m
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Overview

A detailed record of the first stage male initiation ceremony of the Baruya of the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. A group of nine to 12 year old boys are followed through their first initiation - from the last days with their families through their nose-piercing and other rituals and ordeals to the final feast given in their honour. It is a tough time, the beginning of a ten-year journey to warrior and manhood.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Film Australia
Production Countries
Australia Papua New Guinea
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

initiation papua new guinea goroka eastern highlands initiation ceremony

Quick Facts

Release Date February 3, 1991
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Maurice Godelier
Maurice Godelier

Self

Richard Lloyd
Richard Lloyd

Self

Chuwanandaye
Chuwanandaye

Self

Key Crew

Ian Dunlop
Director
Ian Dunlop
Producer