Recording a retelling of Lalruanga and Keichala, a traditional narrative about a being that is a tiger (keimi) that can take on human form. This story has several episodes involving magic and mythology.

Recording of a traditional story about two brothers who are both poor orphans. The story describes their struggles, and how they never had enough food to eat. Later on, they get lucky by finding the insides of a python that the villagers had skinned and cut up. The brothers take the insides to eat, but find valuable gems inside and become rich. The moral of the story is that you should never look down on the poor and the orphans.

Akha songs and narratives. Continued from Side A. Àbɔ́qɔ: tshɔ́ ŋö́ ŋö́ ə 26/9-82; tjhɛ́ nḿ tsýq ə shà ziq ziq ə 8/10-82

Akha songs and narratives. 0-5 njí-phà sjhí ə, àphi bú-sjhò, Maeby 26/9-82; 5-end shà ziq ziq ə 8/10-82

Akha songs and narratives. njí-phà sjhí ə, àphi bú-sjhò, Maeby 26/9-82

Akha songs and narratives. Àbɔ́qɔ: tshɔ́ ŋö́ ŋö́ ə 26/9-82; tjhɛ́ nḿ tsýq ə shà ziq ziq ə 8/10-82

Akha songs and narratives. njí-phà sjhí ə, àphi bú-sjhò, Maeby 26/9-82

Handwritten notes and transcriptions of Akha songs and ritual recitations with partial English glossing.

Handwritten notes and transcriptions of Akha songs and ritual recitations with partial English glossing.

Akha songs and narratives. njí-phà sjhí ə, àphi bú-sjhò, Maeby 26/9-82