An interview with Edward Salle a traditional owner of Malangan on the Tabar Islands, in Papua New Guinea by Richard Aldridge.
Edward discusses the spiritual significance and purpose of the final Malangan ceremony called Tutunu. He explains the function that Malangan sculpture play within the ceremony. Malangan are charged with magic through sorcery and incantations.
Malangan or Malanggan are an oceanic art form unique to New Ireland and the spiritual beliefs behind these tribal art objects is discussed and explained.
Background footage of a Malangan ceremony in the village and a feast and tumbuwan dance.
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