The Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea
Directed by David Wason
Synopsis
The Trobriand Islands lie off the eastern tip of Papua New Guinea. The island society has a complex balance of male authority and female wealth. Magic spells and sorcery pervade everyday life. This programme focuses on two important events: the distribution of women’s wealth after a death and the “month of play”, a time of celebration following the yam harvest.