Tattooing in Tikopia
An Evaluation of the Work of Bronislaw Malinowski
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2565254 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Raymond Firth (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1936 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Pages | 173 |
| Publication date | 1936-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Man (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0025-1496 • E-ISSN: 2397-2548 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/2789929 |
| OpenAlex | W2797232598 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
Raymond Firth's 1936 article, "Tattooing in Tikopia," published in Man, offers a critical evaluation of Bronislaw Malinowski's work on the same subject. Firth challenges Malinowski's functionalist interpretation of tattooing, arguing that it overlooks the historical and aesthetic dimensions of the practice. Drawing on his own fieldwork in Tikopia, Firth demonstrates the significance of traditional designs and the role of individual artistry in shaping tattooing practices. He emphasizes the importance of considering cultural context and historical change when analyzing social phenomena, offering a nuanced perspective that moves beyond purely functionalist explanations
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,07 |
| Citation span | 1982 - 2016 (35) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |