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Sharkcallers of kontu, The.

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Other Authors: Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Killcare, New South Wales : O'Rourke and Associates Filmmakers, [198?].
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Item Description:For a small community of Pacific Islanders, sharks have special significance. They believe that these creatures contain the spirits of their ancestors. Their culture and their religion are based on this unique relationship. For centuries men have gone out to sea in small outrigger canoes to call, trap and kill sharks by hand.
Physical Description:Videocassette (VHS)(ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in.