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The Glossary
Kula Ring of Exchange - "A trade ceremony conducted in some regions of Papua New Guinea. Most trade items are jewelry and the like, to enhance one’s social status."
Papua New Guinea Glossary
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Bilum String bag that is a local handicraft in Papua New Guinea.
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Duk Duk Male members of the Duk-Duk.
Duk-Duk An elusive society of the Tolai tribe indigenous to New Britain and nearby isles, characterized by their peculiar large cone-shaped headdresses and bright green leaf-capes; May also refer to the supernatural being the Duk-Duk people revere.
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Kau Kau Sweet potato.
Kula Ring of Exchange A trade ceremony conducted in some regions of Papua New Guinea. Most trade items are jewelry and the like, to enhance one’s social status.
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Tambu Sacred; Forbidden.
Tubuan Female members of the Duk-Duk.
