Papers by Theodore Henning
Paleo Porn (a blog post at www.wideastexas.com), 2019
This is a rumination from my blog site at www.wideastexas.com. I have no prior knowledge of other... more This is a rumination from my blog site at www.wideastexas.com. I have no prior knowledge of others in the fields of cultural or historical anthropology addressing this issue, and have not sought out any published commentary. The paper condenses an insight that occurred to me while working with minority language materials.
The acquisition of foreign made ceramics by coastal dwelling Wandamen people of Papua, Indonesia ... more The acquisition of foreign made ceramics by coastal dwelling Wandamen people of Papua, Indonesia has precipitated a unique cultural response. As a class, ceramic items such as plates, platters, bowls and jars have been elevated to primary socio-economic importance. These items have become intrinsic implements in Wandamen traditions and are much sought after in reciprocal wealth exchange. This paper discusses important influences that have prompted ceramics acquisition and assimilation, and will present customs involving items as found in ritual, exchange and wealth accretion.
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Papers by Theodore Henning