Sung demonstration of sacred molitu (frog) flutes

Demostración cantada de flautas de molitu (rana) sagrada

Object Details

Subject LanguageCurripaco
Language PID(s)ailla:119621
Title [Indigenous]
Language of Indigenous Title
TitleSung demonstration of sacred molitu (frog) flutes
Language Community
Country(ies)Venezuela
Place CreatedGavilán, Río Guainia
Date Created1981-10-27
Description [Indigenous]
Language of Indigenous Description
DescriptionDemonstration (sung) and explanation (in Spanish) of sacred molitu (frog) flutes of Kuwai played in Kwepani ceremony and initiation rites. Mölitu 'flute' is named after a small frog species that is important as a marker of timing for agricultural activities. The flute player is asked questions by women who cannot see him.
GenresSong
Commentary
Source Note12.A.1
References
Contributor(s) Individual / RoleHill, Jonathan (Researcher)
Camico, Hernando (Performer)
Contributor(s) Corporate / Role

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