Unlike many spirit mediums, Jero Tapakan practices as a masseuse once every three days, when possession is not auspicious. This film focuses on Jero's treatment of Ida Bagus, a member of the nobility from a neighboring town. Jero has been treating her client for sterility and seizures. She begins work this day with religious preparations and the assembling of traditional medicines. Treatment includes a thorough massage, administration of eyedrops, an infusion, and a special paste for the chest. The dialogue, which is subtitled, includes a detailed discussion between anthropologist Linda Conor, Ida Bagus, and Jero, about the nature and treatment of the illness, as well as informal banter between Jero, her other patients, and people in her houseyard. In an interview, Ida Bagus and his wife speak about the ten-year history of his illness and a variety of diagnoses.

Documentary Educational Resources

Jero Tapakan, Ethnology -- Indonesia -- Bali Island, Healers -- Indonesia -- Bali Island, Mediums -- Indonesia -- Bali Island, Spiritualists -- Indonesia -- Bali Island, Trance, Women healers -- Indonesia -- Bali Island, Bali Island (Indonesia) -- Religious life and customs

Jero Tapakan series

Asch, Timothy (director), Asch, Timothy (producer), Connor, Linda (producer), Asch, Patsy (editor), Documentary Educational Resources (distributor), Australian National University. Department of Anthropology (producer)

00:30:14 (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
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Email	[email protected]

2004-01-01

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