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This article examines the complex relationship between gift exchange and capital accumulation in contemporary Papua New Guinea, focusing on the Daribi and Foi peoples. Gregory argues against the traditional anthropological view that Melanesian gift exchange operates outside the realm of capitalist logic. He demonstrates how indigenous gift-giving practices, while seemingly embedded in traditional social structures and cosmological beliefs, are increasingly intertwined with the expanding capitalist economy. The article explores how gifts, particularly those involving valuables like pigs and shells, are used not only to maintain social relations but also to generate economic advantage and accumulate wealth. Gregory highlights the dynamic interplay between traditional values and capitalist forces, showing how indigenous peoples strategically adapt and manipulate gift exchange systems to navigate the changing economic landscape.

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