in the trobriand Islands the yam is both an important food plant and an important past of the culture Every village has yam house with a giant four foot yam hanging form the ceiling It represent wealth and well-being for the village life and strength for the prople. Villager take great pride in their gardens especially their yam plants The yam harvest is one of the high points of the year and also the focus for many traditions For example the harvest is always carried out by women when they are bringing the yams in from the garden all together no man is supposed to meet them Any man they meet will be chased attacked and treated as a fool