[Mihalic] oil diwai

[Darja Hoenigman]

Dear All,


Awiakay myths (Kanjimei village, East Sepik Province) often mention a tree
called *tomba*, which people translate into Tok Pisin as 'oil diwai'. Would
anyone know the Latin / English name of this tree? Its sap is used for
smearing bows and arrows and people say they also put it on wounds. I have
photos of the tree and its leaves and can mail them to anyone who would be
able to recognise it.

Thanks in advance
Darja
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