IF01-188 - C45: Cassette series 1973-1974

Side A: (27-06-74): Tosika at CDC Labour Line, story about history of kirio (porpoise), recalling sequence of activity from time when canoes launched and getting ready to go hunting, conversation about the value of porpoise teeth, history of bita’ama (hunting group). (27-06-74) In Vura, Linganafelo talking with Oteinao and Buafau about different To’abaita origin, procedure, custom. Oteinao and Linganafelo vigorous discussion of custom times past, especially states of undress, gardens. Side B: (cont'd) talking about custom, gardens, things open and things hidden, being friends with girls. Oteinao on Maasina Rule settlements. SIBS Kwara’ae String Band Pidgin, 3 songs. Buafau on different forms of Pidgin pronunciation, interrogatives, r/l variation. Buafau story of experience in town, Liu in Chinatown, betel nut, being offered land. Detailed listing of tape content can be found in this collection within Item 003 " Collection Guide: Guides to Cassette and Reel-to-Reel Tapes from 1971-1976". Language as given: To'abaita