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Life Among the Aborigines

Harney, W. E. (William Edward), 1895-1962

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ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIANA –

Contact between the white man and native of the N.T.; History of peoples round Daly Waters, census of tribe in Darwin (1940); Myths & magic of Wardaman tribe, story of Kunapipi, Big Sunday Taboos; Bathurst & Melville Islands. daily life, death ritual of Tiwi; History of Tiwi people; Camp life & food hunting of Andiljaugwa of Groote Eylandt, cave paintings at Oenpelli Macassan influence; Tribal trade pattern of N.T.; History of Arnhem Land reserve, mention of cattle stations; Defloration legend and ritual of Anula women; Myth and route of dreamtime tribesmen to Victoria R. (Mudbra people of Wave Hill.)

First published 1957; 1980 reprint

Additional Information

AuthorHarney, W. E. (William Edward), 1895-1962
Number of pages219 p. : ill., map, ports ; 19 cm.
PublisherRigby, Adelaide / Seal Books
Year Published1980
Binding Type

Softcover

Book Condition

Very Good +

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