Baruya Muka Archival (1991)

Overview : 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.

Release Date : February 3, 1991

Runtime : 804m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Film Australia

Countries : Australia, Papua New Guinea

Keywords : initiation, papua new guinea, goroka, eastern highlands, initiation ceremony