Mountains of gold : the people of Porgera /

Mountains of gold is a unique chronicle of a nomadic, hunter/gatherer society undergoing the profound change to a money economy over a ten-year period. Unlike what happened in many tribal societies, the Ipini of Papua New Guinea did not allow themselves to be exploited. This tribe was first discover...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Davis Film and Video (Firm), Filmakers Library, inc
Other Authors:	Davis, John, Miller, Cathy (Screenwriter), Norton, Michael (Screenwriter)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	This edition in English.
Published:	New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1995.
Subjects:	Ethnology > Papua New Guinea > Enga Province. Gold mines and mining > Papua New Guinea > Enga Province. Enga Province (Papua New Guinea) > Civilization. Internet videos. Documentary films.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Mountains of gold is a unique chronicle of a nomadic, hunter/gatherer society undergoing the profound change to a money economy over a ten-year period. Unlike what happened in many tribal societies, the Ipini of Papua New Guinea did not allow themselves to be exploited. This tribe was first discovered by Australian explorers in 1938. Original footage shows their amazement at seeing their "white ancestors" in their midst. This program follows the dynamic of cultural change as it occurred in this former Stone Age society.
Item Description:	Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (53 min.). Previously released as DVD.