Malagan Labadama: A Tribute to Buk Buk
| Author(s) | Owen, Chris |
|---|---|
| Title | Malagan Labadama: A Tribute to Buk Buk |
| Publication Type | Audio-Visual Material |
| Language | eng |
| Location | Papua New Guinea |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | documentation intangible-tangible interface education transmission |
| ICH Genre | performing arts: music performing arts: dance festive events oral tradition |
| Keywords | rituals malanggan Panatgin New Ireland |
| Description | For the people of the Mandak region of New Ireland, the most dramatic and complex ceremonial events in their community are those surrounding death. The creation and presentation of the malangan labadama, with its carved figures, masked dancers, and feasting, is the final tribute by the three brothers of Panatgin village to their deceased clansman, Buk-Buk, a renowned leader from their area. |
| Publisher | Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies |
| Place of Publication | Boroko |
| Date of Publication | 1980 |
| Academic Field | anthropology ritual studies |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Panatgin New Ireland |
| Contributor | Papua New Guinea National Cultural Commission |
| Active Contribution | Papua New Guinea, FY 2024 |
| Data Collection Project | |