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Me'udana (Neuguinea, Normanby-Island) - Fest zum Abschluß der Trauerzeit (bwabware)

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Me'udana (Neuguinea, Normanby-Island) - Fest zum Abschluß der Trauerzeit (bwabware)
Alternative Title
Me'udana (New Guinea, Normanby Island) - Festival at the Conclusion of Mourning (Bwabware)
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German copyright law applies. This film may be used for your own use but it may not be distributed via the internet or passed on to external parties.
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IWF SignatureE 534
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Production Year1962

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IWF Technical DataFilm, 16 mm, 208 m ; F, 19 min

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Abstract
German
German
Während eines Festes werden die Trauertabus eines Witwers und der Mittrauernden aufgehoben. Sie dürfen sich wieder waschen, rasieren, Haare schneiden, kämmen und gute Nahrung zu sich nehmen. Nach Durchführen von Reinigungsriten wird der Witwer in einen Yamsstapel eingepackt, um aus ihm als Neugeborener zu entsteigen.
English
English
The widower Talogihi and his relatives celebrate the ending of the mourning period. Restrictions or taboos that were placed on him since his wife's death are now being lifted; he was forbidden to wash, cut or comb his hair, shave, and be given good food. The women who had worn long aprons are now permitted to shorten them. Talogihi finally goes through a ritual symbolizing his rebirth without mourning restrictions into society.
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German
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German
German
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English