ABOUT THE BOOKS
SAWIYANO: Life and Art
The book content will be similar to the film. The photos will take up most of the pages, with some descriptive text where needed. Text in the book will be Sawiyan, Tok Pisin (the common trade language) and English. The book will be a "coffee table book" in 2 sizes, large and medium. The medium size is 8 x 10 inches, about 120 pages, softbound ($60 + Shipping). The large size is 13 x 11 inches, hardbound ($120 + Shipping).
>>> Profits go back to the Sawiyano for medical and educational needs.
Chopping Up Sago Pith to make Sago Pudding
Cracking Open Sago Palm
Filip is ready for the Dance
Gibson's Wife & Child
Moiai Making Tikali at Sopai's porch
Filemon Carving a Design into a Yamasi
Lemax is proud of his catch
Imari with her dog-tooth necklace
Yumai at the edge of the village
Imamo wating for supper
Pita
Gathering leaves for wrapping tikali
Making a yana (grass skirt) for the dance
After the Dance but still in Costume