Where Masks Still Dance: New Guinea

by Chris Rainier

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

New Guinea is home to more than a 1000 Stone Age tribes, each with its own language, customs and folklore which have changed little in 40,000 years. In eight trips over ten years, photographer Chris Rainier has travelled to the island to document the lives and rituals of the indigenous peoples. The result is this photographic record, showing the cultural distinctions of each tribe. Short essays accompany the photographs throughout, describing the adventures behind them. Traditions and celebrations captured include crocodile cults, ritualized costuming and tattooing, homosexual rites, sing-sing celebrations, spirit houses, rites of passage and shark calling.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0821222619

ISBN13:9780821222614

Release Date:October 1996

Publisher:Bulfinch Press

Length:132 Pages

Weight:3.30 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 12.3" x 12.3"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Cultural Individual Artists Photo Essays Photography Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ^® and the ThriftBooks ^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Where Masks Still Dance: New Guinea

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us