Pigs, Prestige and Copyright in the Western Pacific
| Author(s) | Huffman, Kirk |
|---|---|
| Title | Pigs, Prestige and Copyright in the Western Pacific |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Language | eng |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| Location | Vanuatu |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | education promotion documentation |
| ICH Genre | oral tradition ecological knowledges and practices rituals social practices festive events |
| Keywords | pigs Melanesia Tusker pigs |
| Description | This article observes the importance of pigs in Melanesian communities. The role they play in traditional lives of Melanesians during ceremonies and stages in life makes pigs very valuable. The article focuses on Vanuatu and the values that are placed on pigs including the different types of pigs and their purpose in the traditional life. |
| Book/Journal Title | Explore: The Australian Museum Magazine |
| Publisher | The Australian Museum |
| Place of Publication | Canberra, Australia |
| Date of Publication | 2008 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 22-25 |
| ISSN | 1883-752x |
| Academic Field | Cultural studies Anthropology |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Vanuatu Melanesia |
| Contributor | Vanuatu Cultural Centre |
| Active Contribution | Vanuatu, FY 2024 |
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