Malangan Labadama: A Tribute to Buk-Buk poster

Malangan Labadama: A Tribute to Buk-Buk

1980 · 58 min

Documentary

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For the people of Mandak region, New Ireland,the most dramatic and complex ceremonial events 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 three brothers to a deceased clansman and former leader.

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  • Director Chris Owen

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GO DEEPER

Turn the obscurity dial up. There's a lot further down to go.

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