Air, Fire, Sound: The Construction and Use of Trumpets and Drums in the Border Mountains (Papua New Guinea)
| Author(s) | Juillerat, Bernard |
|---|---|
| Title | Air, Fire, Sound: The Construction and Use of Trumpets and Drums in the Border Mountains (Papua New Guinea) |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Language | eng |
| Number of Pages | 30 |
| Location | Papua New Guinea |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | documentation intangible-tangible interface education identification |
| ICH Genre | performing arts: music traditional craftsmanship ecological knowledges and practices |
| Name of the ICH Element | Fuf trumpet Anba drum |
| Keywords | wooden trumpets drum |
| Description | The use, construction, and symbolism of wooden trumpets and drums amongst the Yafar, speakers of the Amanab language, in West Sepik province. Wooden trumpets (fuf) are played in pairs following successful pig or cassowary hunts, or for the nocturnal gêpôk ritual, dedicated to forest spirits and spirits of the dead. They are also used in curing rituals and to call people to the village for important events. When played in groups of five (with 2-3 optional bass instruments), they are used in the Yangis ritual. The order of playing such instruments is described. Drums are very widespread in PNG but in various regional forms. They are also used in ritual contexts. Detailed descriptions and photos of the construction of both instruments are included. |
| Book/Journal Title | Kulele: Occasional Papers on Pacific Music and Dance |
| Publisher | Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies |
| Place of Publication | Boroko |
| Date of Publication | 1996 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pages | 1-30 |
| ISBN | 9980-68-035-0 |
| Academic Field | anthropology ethnomusicology |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Yafar West Sepik |
| Contributor | Papua New Guinea National Cultural Commission |
| Active Contribution | Papua New Guinea, FY 2024 |
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