Unique source of information on structural and decorative details of various kinds of traditional buildings such as yam houses. Born in Okaiboma he now lives in Port Moresby. Important early source of data on Trobriand kula partners to the south. Historically important but of minor interest today. The only direct heir of Malinowski to visit the sacred isles.
Early work is an important source but appears to have shifted interests elsewhere.
Anthropology Department University of Queensland. He then lived on Kiriwinia from September 1972 till August 1973 at which time he returned to Cambridge for archival research. Leach appreciated the importance of preserving Trobriand folklore and historical records. His collection of Trobriand oral literature is a major contribution. One of few sources describing skirt manufacture.