E1a + E1b, Kayan, 1973-04-14 - 1973-05-01
Scope and Contents
"Collected by CR and Tuton Kaboy, Belaga area, 3rd (now Kapit) Division
E1a
Prayers Spoken by Baling Avun at Uma Agheng:
Marriage Ceremony
To Prevent Epidemic
To Speed Childbirth
For People Who Are Dead
Before Going Out Into Action
Inside the Breath
Naming the Child
Curse to One Who Claims Yours as His
Songs at Uma Apan, Long Majawa:
Welcome and Goodbye Songs (Badi ), sung by Tina Weng and chorus
The Courtship of Tawang, sung by Huring Nyan
Prayers spoken by Ake' Basah at Uma Apan, Long Majawa:
Before Sacrificing Pig After Harvest
Before Clearing the Land
Before Dibbling
When Padi Begins to Show Grain
Before Beginning Harvest
E1b
Songs and Music at Uma Apan, Long Majawa:
Sape' music for ngadjat dancing
Welcoming and Drink Offering Song (Jon Ton Tanane ), sung by Likok Ului
Cradle Songs, sung by Tukok Busang and by Huring Inyan
Sape' music played by Taman Basah"
Dates
- 1973-04-14 - 1973-05-01
Creator
- From the Collection: Rubenstein, Carol, 1934-2025 (Person)
Language of Materials
The primary language of this collection is English, with the unique languages of various Dayak ethnic groups represented in series I, II, and V.
Extent
2 audiocassettes.
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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