The conflict shown in The Ax Fight disrupted the political stability in Mishimishimabowei-teri. Several days after the fight, Moawa, the most prominent headman in the village, killed a tapir and presented it to his brothers-in-law who comprise an important political bloc in the village. The gift of the animal served to reinforce his now shaken alliance with them. The film shows how the meat is prepared, cooked and distributed. The choice meat goes to the important men in the village, the scraps and fat go to the women and the children and, finally, the dogs move in for the scant leftovers. This film could be shown directly after The Ax Fight as a dramatic example of how sharing meat in a gift exchange can help socially and politically to smooth over problems and re-unite groups.

Yanomamo Films

Yanomamo Indians -- Religion and mythology, Yanomamo Indians, Indians of South America -- Venezuela, Indians of South America, Venezuela

The Yanomamo Series

Asch, Timothy (videographer), Asch, Timothy (producer), Chagnon, Napoleon (producer), A. Chagnon, Napoleon (narrator), Documentary Educational Resources (distributor)

00:12:08 (HH:MM:SS)

English

adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college

Name	Documentary Educational Resources
Role	distributor
Telephone	(617) 926-0491
Address	101 Morse Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Email	[email protected]

2007-01-01

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