SAW3-038 - Yagaria, Bamboo flutes

N.G. W.D. Tape 222; Side 1: 15/07/66 Yagaria; Side 2: 21/07/66 Yagaria Original recording archived at the Australian National University Archives, collection reference: ANUA 233-123-222 where ANUA 233 is the collection, 123 is the box number, 222 is the item number. SAW3-038-A: (15 July 1966, recorded in Rongo, PNG.) Elicitation sessions in Tok Pisin and Yagaria. Recorded in Rongo, PNG. Recording includes elicitation; the playing of a Jew's harp and a bamboo Jew's harp; 'sing-sing' in Yagaria; bamboo flute songs; story about playing the flute; various narratives. SAW3-038-B: (21 July 1966, recorded in Rongo, PNG.) Elicitation sessions in Tok Pisin, occasional commentary by SW in English (Tok Pisin and German). Recording includes singing ('sing-sing') of an initiation song, various narratives: marrying a woman; creation myths; stories schoolboys; making a sword used in the old days; spirit houses. Flute playing ('male' and 'female' flutes) and explanations of song.. Language as given: Yagaria