culture   Trobriand Islands

5 commonsense assertions
Concepts (5) dance (1) kinship systems (1) matriarchy (1) sago palm (1) yam (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 dance Trobriand Islands Dance is a vital and symbolic part of Trobriand Island culture, performed at important social and religious events. 1
2 kinship systems Trobriand Islands The kinship systems in Trobriand Islands are based on matrilineal clans with complex inheritance and lineage tracing. 1
3 matriarchy Trobriand Islands Trobriand Islands have a matriarchal society with kinship and inheritance traced through the mother's line. 1
4 sago palm Trobriand Islands Sago palms are a staple food source in the Trobriand Islands, providing sago flour for traditional dishes. 1
5 yam Trobriand Islands Yams are a symbol of wealth and play a significant role in social and ceremonial practices in Trobriand Islands culture. 1