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The document discusses the trading practices and customs of the Kavataria and Kayleula districts, focusing on the barter system and the exchange of goods such as sago, betel-nut, and ornamental shells. It highlights the exclusive production of armshells from the Conus millepunctatus shell and the traditional customs surrounding their manufacture and gifting. The trading expeditions reflect a complex system of magic and partnership among the local communities involved in these exchanges.

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komoxo9880

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