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Film of Jean Louis Hervé making a whistle by twisting a coconut frond into a tube, which is held in place with a wooden pin. Blowing into the whistle makes a high-pitched sound. Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Maudea Saminaden demonstrating how to prepare a a cough mixture made out of the juice of Madagascar Spur Flower (Bom di Perou) mixed with lemon and honey. Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Maudea Saminaden demonstrating how to prepare a medicinal decoction by boiling lemongrass (sitronel) with sugar and ginger. Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Maudea Saminaden demonstrating how to prepare a pain relief compress by oiling and heating an Indian Mulberry leaf (fey torti). Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of William Jean Louis leading a demonstration of the preparation and uses of medicinal plants. Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Digging a hole for the makalapo sound box

Makalapo sound box

Installing the makalapo

Ravannes are tuned by heating over a fire

Ravannes are tuned by heating over a fire

Ravannes are tuned by heating over a fire

The roti dough is rolled into balls

The balls of dough are rolled out