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Introduction
 
I.
The collection
 
II.
Enggano: some facts and figures
Location
Population figures
 
III.
History of Enggano
 
IV.
Engganese culture
Economy
- agriculture
- fishing and hunting
- trade
Social structure
The political structure
Religion and rituals
Feasts
- Wahora
-Eakalea / kaleak baba
- The "ant dance"
 
V.
Engganese material culture
Clothing
Houses and parts of houses
Boats and parts of boats
Weapons
Utensils
Musical instruments
Sculpture
 
VI.
Beehive houses on Engano
Short description of Engganese houses
The space in and around the houses
Decorations
 
VII.
Representations of the slain enemy
 
VIII.
Modern material culture
 
IX.
Bibliography
 
X.
Links to other sites
 
XI.
Colophon
 
XII.
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