Film
Tighten the Drums: Self-Decoration Among the Enga
1983 · 46m
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Overview
In the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea, the Enga people have developed the art of body decoration as a visual language. Using earth paints, tree oils, bird plumes, human hair, and a variety of plants, the Enga turn the body into a medium for an expressive and dramatic symbolism. This film shows the diverse forms of body art in both daily life and ritual in Enga village society.
Crew
- Chris OwenDirector
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1983
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
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