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On box:
Side A:
17-18/10/63 Song at Abamam
Commentary by Ralph Bulmer begins with the date 16 October 1963. Discussion of number of dancers. This is the last singsing of the season, so it will be a big one. Again, very rich commentary on the feathers as part of the regalia. 11m53s mention of two smi happening at once. 13m46s Andy describes having seen an event which involved firewood.
Side B:
17/10/63: Song at Abaman
18/10/63 Song at Gobnem
Song at the Kawonk Lulum. Recorded 17-18/10/1963
21/10/63 Discussion of frogs, snakes, etc.
Upie on bandage theft
Continuation of the singsing and Ralph Bulmer's commentary. 7m23s on the 18th (2 days later) recording the boys singing a song of the previous singsing, Smy explaining what the songs are about. 8m07s recording continues on 21 October, short discussion with the boys about reptiles. Ralph Bulmer eliciting in Tok Pisin.
On tape:
26 (I) 17 Oct 63
Song at Abamam
26/II 18 Oct 63 Song at Abamam
21 Oct 63 Discussion at Gobnem
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