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E1a + E1b, Kayan, 1973-04-14 - 1973-05-01

 Item — Box: 9
Identifier: tr-23722

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

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

Contact:
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