Head-hunters, black, white, and brown

Name: Head-hunters, black, white, and brown
Author: Alfred C. Haddon

By Alfred C. Haddon

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A travel and ethnographic account of field investigations among island and mainland communities in the Torres Strait, parts of New Guinea, and Sarawak, presenting detailed observations of customs, beliefs, social organization, material culture, music, language, medicine, and economic practices. The narrative interleaves descriptions of journeys and encounters with methodological notes on linguistic work, experimental psychology, photography, and physical measurements carried out by an organized scientific party. It stresses the increasing loss of traditional knowledge among younger generations and aims to record rites, objects, and oral information, illustrated with plates, textual figures, and maps.

About the Author

Alfred C. Haddon

Alfred C. Haddon was a prominent figure in the field of anthropology and is known for his extensive contributions to the study of human cultures and societies. His work often explored the intersections of art, culture, and history, as seen in his notable book "Evolution in Art: As Illustrated by the Life-histories of Designs." Haddon also delved into the practices and beliefs of various cultures, exemplified in his writings such as "Head-hunters, black, white, and brown" and "Magic and Fetishism." His scholarly pursuits helped shape the understanding of anthropology during his time, making him a significant contributor to the discipline.