The kula, described by Malinowski in Argonauts of the Pacific, refers to:

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The kula refers to a ritual in which red shell necklaces (known as soumolas) were traded for white armbands called mwali. This practice was documented by Malinowski in his book Argonauts of the Pacific, which focused on the Trobriand Islanders off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The kula was significant not only as a form of trade but also as a way of establishing social relationships and alliances among various island communities.

The Kula, Described by Malinowski in Argonauts of the Pacific