Baruya Muka Archival (1991)

A detailed record of the first stage male initiation ceremony of the Baruya of the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. A group of nine to 12 year old boys are followed through their first initiation - from the last days with their families through their nose-piercing and other rituals and ordeals to the final feast given in their honour. It is a tough time, the beginning of a ten-year journey to warrior and manhood.

Released Feb. 3, 1991 804 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.initiation, tmdb.papua-new-guinea, tmdb.goroka, tmdb.eastern-highlands, mdblist.three-actors, tmdb.initiation-ceremony

Production Companies: Film Australia

Country: Australia
Production Countries: Australia, New Guinea
Languages: English