Bark Belt Baeago
| Author(s) | Himugu, John |
|---|---|
| Title | Bark Belt Baeago |
| Publication Type | Audio-Visual Material |
| Language | eng |
| Location | Papua New Guinea |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | documentation education intangible-tangible interface |
| ICH Genre | traditional craftsmanship rituals festive events |
| Name of the ICH Element | baeago bark belt |
| Keywords | Baigo Ibira Koroba Huli |
| Description | A film about the making of a ceremonial bark belt called baeago in Koroba, a Huli-speaking area of Hela Province (formerly Southern Highlands Province). The belt is constructed out of bark and vines. The film starts with the weaver collecting materials in the forest and ends with a demonstration of how the finished belt is used by dancers during festive occasions. The weaver is Baigo Ibira. |
| Publisher | Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies |
| Place of Publication | Boroko |
| Date of Publication | 1987 |
| Academic Field | cultural studies |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Huli |
| Contributor | Papua New Guinea National Cultural Commission |
| Active Contribution | Papua New Guinea, FY 2024 |
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