Layer

NameWestern Highlands of PNG recordings
DescriptionAudio tape recordings made during linguistic - anthropological field work in the Western Highlands of PNG, mostly with Ku Waru people since 1981. Video and written material will be added to the collection eventually. Lects variously designated as Melpa, Ku Waru, Temboka, Kakuyl, and Imbonggu belong to a single dialect continuum with perhaps 250,000 speakers. Note first that when I use the term Ku Waru to name an ethnographic region, this should in no way be taken to imply any kind of sharp boundaries either among regional dialects areas or among distinct 'peoples' in this part of highland New Guinea. The dialect spoken at Kailge where Francesca and I were based belongs to a dialect continuum which includes over two hundred thousand speakers (show area on map 1). Although the dialects near the outer edges of this region are not mutually intelligible, within it there is nothing but continuous gradation among them. Nor is there any single set of mutually exclusive names for dialects or 'languages' within the region, or for the continuum in toto. The term 'Ku Waru' that we have fixed on for ethnographic purposes is one that is used to highlight what is common to the locales on either side of the Tambul Range, from Kailge across to Winjaka (show on map), but for other purposes the Wijaka people and dialects are differentially classified as 'Kakuyl' and the Kailge ones as 'Napilya', after the major rivers that flow through their respective valleys. What is true of dialect gradation within this region is equally true of other dimensions of cultural or ethnic differentiation. While people draw distinctions among features and practices associated with particular locales, there is extensive intermarriage and other forms of social interaction across such difference, and no sense of sharp boundaries among discrete ethnic groups. To be sure, there is an important distinction drawn between the bo 'indigenous' and the kewa 'foreign', but this is a sliding scale rather than a categorical opposition (Rumsey 1999a). (rec by email 8/6/2004)
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ContributorBill Palmer
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Added to System2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated in System2023-11-08 15:38:53
Subject linguistics, PARADISEC, language
Creator
PublisherAlan Rumsey
Contactadmin@paradisec.org.au
Citation
DOI
Source URLhttps://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1
Linkbackhttps://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1
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Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1997-02-03
End Date
1997-02-03

Description

Tom Yaya Kange

Extended Data

ID
AR1-029701
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6df9
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029701
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029701
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

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Latitude
-5.67276
Longitude
144.323
Start Date
1997-02-24
End Date
1997-02-24

Description

1. 3/2/97 Jerry: Saguma Story 0-38s | 2. 5/2/98 Panyibe Yaku: ung urip 0:39 | 3. 6/2/97 Don: Kera Dava Kangi 4:31 | 4. 7/2 Yapo: Kaile History 10:03 | 5. 8/2 Yak, Tom Yaya, in Melpa 12:57 | 6. 9/2 Kewa, Tom Yaya (No Wapi) 16:50 | 7. 9/2 Kewa, Tom Yaya explains the above 24:00 | 8. 9/2 Dena Namje, man for new house 28:22 | 9. 9/2 explains 30:14 | 10. 9/2 Jakob Paik starts T.Y. 30:44 | 11. 9/2 but quits because it's Melpa | 12. Peter Kerwa, T.Y., Walpi 31:47 | 14. [sic] "Peter Kerwa explanation 43:07 | | 16. Yrta: Uly-Era story (Temani) 45:55 | 17. Bakari, TY explanation 24/2 52:05 | 18. Bakari story 24/2 61:17 | 19. Waima, TY explanation 24/2 72:59 | 20. Waima TY 24/2 77:31

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ID
AR1-029702
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6dfa
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029702
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029702
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

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Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1997-02-15
End Date
1997-02-15

Description

A) -- 0.00 -- 47.08 end -- CHECK: -- 34.50 !!! dist -- 40.09 ?web 2nd cube -- - both okay -- B) -- 0.00 -- 30.28 -- 32.09 -- 46.56 end -- A) Intermittent electrical buzz - possible fault in recorder. Flutter, most noticeable on 1st song. Recorder distortion at 34.50. Print through from 41.00. -- B) Electrical buzz - recorder fault. Breath 'popping' on mic. Dropouts at beginning. -- Side A -- 0 Explanation of T.Y.K by Koya -- 5:50 T.Y.K by Koya -- 12:00 Expl. by Ab Peaga/Kole -- 16:38 T.Y.K by Ab Peaga Kole -- 22:00 Expl. by OK Puluyl -- 23:06 T.Y.K by OK Puluyl -- 24:00 Expl. by Kep -- 32:30 T.Y.K. by Kep -- SIde B -- Kep ct'd -- 57:27 T.Y.K by Michael -- 72:00 explanation by Ok Puluyl and addition to his T.Y.K about Jesus -- 74:00 account of Engal history by Nepu

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ID
AR1-029705
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6dfb
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029705
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029705
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.67276
Longitude
144.323
Start Date
1997-02-16
End Date
1997-02-16

Description

Side A -- 0 Koya at Alana story about his father 15/2 -- 4:15 Noki, Tom Yaya explanation 16/2 -- 9:56 Noki story -- 23:48 Takuna, T.Y. expl. -- 30:30 Takuna story -- 41:40 Tosip T.Y. expl. -- Side B -- 45:00 Tosip expl. ctd -- 55:16 Tosip story -- 65:35 Filip Wan, expl. -- 70:48 Filip Wan story

Extended Data

ID
AR1-029706
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6dfc
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029706
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029706
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1997-02-16
End Date
1997-02-16

Description

Tom Yaya Tale by Kopia Ab Wilra, Webuyl 16/2/97 Laulku origin story by Laulku Alko

Extended Data

ID
AR1-029707
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6dfd
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029707
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029707
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1997-02-20
End Date
1997-02-20

Description

#1 also on video -- 01 20/2/97 Peter Kerua Tom Y. 0:00 -- 02 18:08

Extended Data

ID
AR1-029708
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6dfe
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029708
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029708
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1997-03-02
End Date
1997-03-02

Description

1. TYK by Koj Mar 25/2/97 0.00 | 2: 3:53 3:7:55 4:13:15 5:19:02 tape paused for Koj to catch his breath | 6. Explanation of the above 23:45 | 7. Pause for breath 34:15 | 8. Pause for breath 35:05 | 9. Pause for breath 36:36 | 10. Alta Mub (alta Keap) TYK re Kala Apa & 8 sisters 38:29 | 11. Alta Mub explanation 49:36 | 12. Alta Koj, TYK 2/3/97 #1 55:40 | pause 64:27 | Alta Koj, TYK 2/3/97 #2 68:48 | pause 72:24 | pause 75:32 | pause 78:10 | Alta Koj explanation 83:08 | Alta Koj explanation 85:03 | 88:46 -- A) DAT 48kHz 16bit. Stereo mic. Occasional mic thump.

Extended Data

ID
AR1-029709
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6dff
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029709
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/029709
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1983-10-09
End Date
1983-10-09

Description

... Karma Koi ua Kola Kunana -- 21-6-83 Ukulapily kurwi -- 22-6 Meeting at Unyls -- 26-6 songs & stories incl. Tom YaYa Kagi ctd. 9.10.83 Korwa & Yaya songs Unya: Jews Harp & songs Yaya: speech

Extended Data

ID
AR1-068301
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6e00
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/068301
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/068301
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1983-07-19
End Date
1983-07-19

Description

Killing of Tipu's Pig 8.7.83 Mau by Karma -- 13.7.83 Stories and songs f. Tilke Ua Akiye19 -- 14.7 Stories & songs at Kupula -- 19.7.83 Elicitation at Koipika -- Rumble -- and hiss left channel. Minor flutter. Breath 'wind noise' on mic from -- 4.00. First song at 9.00, 2nd song at 24.50. Elec interference buzz -- on recording at 24.50 / begin of 2nd song, and at 27.30. -- Frequent -- popping from breath across mic. -- -- B) Recorder motor noise on -- recording. -- A) -- 0.00 -- 2.00 -- 8.13 -- 9.32 -- 10.32 -- 14.53 -- 19.59 -- 21. -- 14 -- 24.43. -- 27.02 -- 28.11 -- 30.35 end -- CHECK: -- B) -- 0.00 -- 30.37 -- end -- -- A) Some analogue distortion. -- -- B) Some dropouts. Some print-through. -- --

Extended Data

ID
AR1-078303
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6e01
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/078303
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/078303
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1983-08-22
End Date
1983-08-22

Description

Noma Kagi, Palmi Koroa - conversation in Yaya's house w/ Yama & mother

Extended Data

ID
AR1-088309
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6e02
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/088309
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/088309
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
1983-08-22
End Date
1983-08-22

Description

8-83-10 Box 11 | Koltop: Tom Yaya Kagi; Tongi Kiediel Yib Kagi

Extended Data

ID
AR1-088310
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6e03
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/088310
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/088310
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
2001-10-24
End Date
2001-10-24

Description

Side A -- Koj. TYK based on Piy. Ab Kuduyl Ab & explanation by Kansil Kupena Kubuka Unya: message Ab Ken, AIsak, Jerrt, Paul and Alan, singing -- Side B Koj. TYK based on Uj Punya Nikidi story 24/10/01

Extended Data

ID
AR1-100102
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6e04
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/100102
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/100102
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41

Details

Latitude
-5.676555
Longitude
144.3375
Start Date
2001-10-28
End Date
2001-10-28

Description

1. testing 0-0:11 -- 2. 26/10/01 Koj TYK 0:11 7:20 -- 3. blank 7:20 7:30 -- 4. 26/10/01 Koj TYK explanation of how he learned the style 7:50 -- No start id, koj, TYK 28/10/01 7:45-14:46

Extended Data

ID
AR1-100104
Languages
Melpa - med
Countries
Papua New Guinea - PG
Publisher
Alan Rumsey
Contact
admin@paradisec.org.au
License
Closed (subject to the access condition details)
Rights
Closed (subject to the access condition details)

Sources

TLCMap ID
tc6e05
Linkback
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/100104
Source
https://catalog.paradisec.org.au/repository/AR1/100104
Created At
2023-11-08 15:38:53
Updated At
2023-12-11 17:49:41
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