Bahinemo Language and Culture

Brief description

Bahinemo Language and Culture Materials obtained over the years 1964-1989, then in larger quantity in 2007 and 2008. These were recorded mostly in Wagu Village with a few items in Inalu Village, Bahinemo language and ethnic group, all in the Ambunti District, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. The collection comprises: 1. audio texts, including old texts often copied from poor originals but repeated by native speakers in 2008, and texts digitally recorded in 2007. 2. photos, both old and new 3. (eventually) videos of cultural activities, all made in 2007 and 2008 4. Transcriptions of some texts, both direct and analyzed 5. A glossary of around 3000 words with English and some Tok Pisin glosses 6. A phonology paper, a rudimentary grammar paper, and various other analyses 7. (eventually) genealogical charts and data on all people currently living in Wagu 8. (eventually) wordlists of Bahinemo and related languages, both oral and transcribed.