Series Indonesia Series, ANU, DVD 5
Director Michael P. Vischer, Thomas Richter
Country/Production Australia
Release 1996
Length 55 mins
Format Colour / DVD / PAL / All region
Location Indonesia, Palu'e / Asia
University Australia National University
Order No RAI-200.354
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The recording follows a journey from the island of Palu'e to the mainland to purchase water buffalo. Back at Palu'e, a series of sacrifices is held to make amends for transgressions. The events, part of the ceremonial cycle of the domain of Ko'a, are the arena in which the order of precedence is periodically contested and reasserted. The strategies employed by various factions of the domain are highlighted.
