Results of the South Sea Expedition, 1908-1910, Vol. 3

Thilenius, G. (1926). Results of the South Sea Expedition, 1908-1910, Vol. 3 (Report). Hamburg: Friederichsen, De Gruyter, and Co.

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Abstract: Results of the South Sea Expedition, 1908-1910, Vol. 3” is detailed, multifaceted report on various anthropological and cultural findings related to Palau from the South Sea expedition conducted between 1908 and 1910. It includes studies and descriptions of different aspects of the indigenous cultures encountered, covering topics from housing and construction to social structures and cultural practices.

Housing and House Construction: This section touches on details such as the construction of houses, as well as elements like women’s attire;

Cultural Artifacts and Food: There is mention of items such as wood combs and turtle shell bracelets, along with detailed descriptions of food items and patterns recognized within the communities;

Economic and Social Structures: The document details various categories of money and social exchanges, for instance, outlining payment systems connected to traditional construction practices, and discussing exchanges among community members;

Mythology and Rituals: Several passages describe mythological aspects and ritual activities, referencing communications through signals and conch shells, and detailing unique celebrations;

Language and Terminology: The report also comments on language and terminology, noting potential misrecordings and efforts to correct them in subsequent volumes, indicating an aim to refine and improve accuracy in documenting local languages and cultural descriptions.

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