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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10562207973668 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1449 (21) |
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| New / Used: | Used |
Description
KEDAM: The Palauan Kite
by Adalbert Obak
and Robert K. McKnight
DESCRIPTION
Format: small softcover, stapled
Published: Milwaukee Public Museum Press 1964
Size (mm): 155 w x 210 h x 2 d
Pages: 10
SKU: A5L/2605/B940
ABOUT
Vintage guide to making and flying the Kedam kite written by traditional builder Adalbert Obak and anthropologist Robert K. McKnight.
The work uses traditional kite-making and flying as a powerful historical metaphor for the rapid societal, economic, and cultural transformations occurring in Palau. The text highlights the shift from kites being handcrafted out of natural bird feathers and fibers during village-wide gatherings to modern, store-bought items.
In Palauan language, kedam translates both to a child's toy kite and the great frigatebird (Fregata ariel).
Illustrated throughout with drawings and diagrams.
CONDITION
Excellent with light wear on covers/spine, pages as new, no stamps or inscriptions.
IMAGES
Images are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce
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