Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:rituals
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
reciprocity
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| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
enhances social ties
is unique to the region. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
strengthens alliances
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| gptkbp:first_studied_by |
gptkb:Bronislaw_Malinowski
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| gptkbp:has_culture |
attracts academic interest
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kula ring
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| gptkbp:influences |
anthropological theory
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| gptkbp:involves |
ceremonial rituals
exchange of shell necklaces voyages between islands exchange of armbands |
| gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for |
cultural studies
|
| gptkbp:is_a_form_of |
gptkb:cultural_expression
social exchange |
| gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of |
Trobriand social structure
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:academic_research
sociological analysis |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
maritime navigation
|
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
reciprocal obligations
long-distance trade |
| gptkbp:is_described_as |
a complex social system
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| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
ethnographic studies
|
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
gptkb:community_cohesion
social relationships |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
local customs
|
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
gptkb:cultural_identity
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| gptkbp:is_maintained_by |
oral history
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other exchange systems
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| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
|
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
simple barter
|
| gptkbp:is_practiced_in |
gptkb:gift_shop
various tribes is passed down through generations involves community participation requires trust involves storytelling fosters cooperation is integral to community life |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its complexity
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
economic anthropology
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| gptkbp:key_feature |
Trobriand culture
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Milne_Bay_Province
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Papua_New_Guinea
|
| gptkbp:participants |
Trobriand Islanders
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
social status
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
trust and friendship
|
| gptkbp:system |
facilitates trade
creates social networks is based on mutual respect reinforces social hierarchies |
| gptkbp:tradition |
gift giving
promotes peace reflects cultural values is celebrated in festivals has persisted for generations involves elaborate ceremonies |
| gptkbp:type |
gift economy
|
| gptkbp:type_of |
wealth distribution
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Trobriand_Islands
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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