After the Cult

Exploring the complexities of "whiteness," this study delves into cultural perceptions within Papua New Guinea through the lens of cargo cults and masked dances. It contrasts indigenous concepts with Western interpretations, drawing on the legacy of anthropologist Charles Valentine, whose early work has influenced local traditions. By examining the interplay between tradition and modernity, as well as the dynamics of self and other, the book enriches the discourse on identity and cultural representation in ethnographic contexts.