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Kawelka : Ongka's Big Moka

Ongka is a 'bigman,' a leader of a Kwelka tribe in New Guinea where a man's authority and prestige are are derived in large part by his ability to organize a lavish 'moka,' or gift-giving. The moka is an elaborate system of gifts which forges alliances and maintains peace among the tribes.

English
  • Originally Aired May 11, 1980
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 106
  • Network PBS
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