Her Name Came on Arrows - A Kinship Interview with the Baruya of New Guinea (1982)
In the eastern highlands of Papua New Guinea, French anthropologist Maurice Godelier invites five of his Baruya friends and informants to his house to discuss Baruya kinship and rules of marriage. As Godelier poses questions, the kinship rules that provide the cohesive fabric of Baruya culture are brought to life. Abstract terms are given practical meanings as Godelier investigates Baruya customs of stealing wives, exchanging sisters for wives, stealing names and exchanging 'food for blood.'
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
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- What is Her Name Came on Arrows - A Kinship Interview with the Baruya of New Guinea about?
- In the eastern highlands of Papua New Guinea, French anthropologist Maurice Godelier invites five of his Baruya friends and informants to his house to discuss Baruya kinship and rules of marriage. As Godelier poses questions, the kinship rules that provide the cohesive fabric of Baruya culture are brought to life. Abstract terms are given practical meanings as Godelier investigates Baruya customs of stealing wives, exchanging sisters for wives, stealing names and exchanging 'food for blood.'
- Who directed Her Name Came on Arrows - A Kinship Interview with the Baruya of New Guinea?
- Her Name Came on Arrows - A Kinship Interview with the Baruya of New Guinea was directed by Marek Jablonko, Allison Jablonko, Stephen Olsson.
- How long is Her Name Came on Arrows - A Kinship Interview with the Baruya of New Guinea?
- Her Name Came on Arrows - A Kinship Interview with the Baruya of New Guinea has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Her Name Came on Arrows - A Kinship Interview with the Baruya of New Guinea?
- Her Name Came on Arrows - A Kinship Interview with the Baruya of New Guinea is a Documentary film.