The trade of our ancestors:Papuan participation in the early Torres Strait Marine industry∗

Autor:	Donald M. Schug
Rok vydání:	1996
Předmět:	Cultural Studies History geography geography.geographical_feature_category Sociology and Political Science Rite of passage business.industry Fell General Medicine Colonialism Archaeology Cultural heritage Fishing techniques Fishing industry Thursday Ethnology Mainland business
Zdroj:	The Journal of Pacific History. 31:58-71
ISSN:	1469-9605 0022-3344
DOI:	10.1080/00223349608572806
Popis:	Papuans on the New Guinea mainland along the northern coast of the Torres Strait became extensively involved in the commercial harvest of pearl‐shell and other marine products soon after the fishing industry began in the Strait during the 1860s. Papuan communities successfully integrated this new economic activity into their traditional lifestyle, and a stint working aboard one of the luggers attached to the Thursday Island fleet became almost a rite of passage for young men. Yet working conditions on these vessels were harsh and the wages offered indentured labourers were low. Despite remedial measures taken by the colonial government many Papuan crewmen fell victim to disease. Villagers quickly recognised the advantages of working as independent commercial harvesters and took pride in their ability to adopt European fishing techniques. Today, these Papuan communities regard the involvement of their ancestors in the early marine industry as a vital part of their cultural heritage.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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