Kula ring

14. Discuss the Kula Ring of the Trobriand Islands: what is it, how does it function, and what symbolic and practical significance does it have for Trobrianders? (10 Points) The Trobiand Island is populated by a society who are horticulturalists. The Kula Ring is practiced by Trobiand islanders where they exchange for ceremonial reasons. There are two important traditional items called the Soulava and the Mwali. The Soulava is a symbolic item, it is a necklace of red shell move in clockwise. The Mwali is a symbolic item, it is a white shell bracelet move in a counter clockwise system. Both items have no intrinsic island value, they cannot be exchanged for anything of real value. Although, they have incredibly important ceremonial and symbolic…

In Kula ring, there are participant that are linked to two partners with one of the partner having a necklace to trade for an armband and one with an armband to trade for a necklace but they trade for equivalent value. Therefore, with the Kula ring it helps to links more than a dozen islands that surround Papua New Guinea. For example, on page 141 “Individual partners constitute a “path” (keda) along which ideally particular shells are passed from one partner to another. Men from one village or…

Therefore, it is important to adhere to the established customs and ritual to ensure that the exchange is interrupted and successful. This system of exchange is an integral part of the trade system of today. However, the Kula exchange is based and depended on participants being honest and noble in their dealings and involves well executed negotiating and organizational skills. This non-Western ritual provides insight to current established systems, and norms and gives a clear understanding on…

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