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Kula: Myth and Magic in the Trobriand Islands
Many times the Trobriand Islanders have been studied and written about, but never before has their story been told this way, from the inside, through the voices of understanding and belonging. Never before has such a wealth of superlative photography presented the life of the Kula Ring, with all its joyful lessons, a rich heritage of practices for survival.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2000
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April 2, 2025
Vivid photos and simple text that reveal a "primitive" culture more opulent than just about any modern billionaire's lifestyle, and with a philosophy that is richly intelligent, poetic and practical.
Each house, fishing boat, personal ornament, each quotidian artifact seems a masterpiece that would be a prized exhibit in the world's finest museums, but is just a regular piece of life in their pre-plastic world.
An astonishing book.
Each house, fishing boat, personal ornament, each quotidian artifact seems a masterpiece that would be a prized exhibit in the world's finest museums, but is just a regular piece of life in their pre-plastic world.
An astonishing book.
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