The transfer of pigs from a man and his relatives to the relatives of his bride that occurs among some peoples of the Pacific Islands would be considered a form of bridewealth.

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This practice is indeed considered a form of bridewealth, where goods (in this case, pigs) are transferred from the groom and his family to the family of the bride as part of marriage arrangements, symbolizing compensation and alliance between families.

The Transfer of Pigs from a Man and His Relatives