Tighten the Drums: Self-Decoration Among the Enga (1983)
Directed by Chris Owen46m
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.
Year
1983
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
1 January 1983
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