The bora, or initiation ceremonies of the Kamilaroi tribe / by R. H. Mathews
- Bib ID:
- 2684963
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Mathews, R. H. (Robert Hamilton), 1841-1918, author
- Access Conditions:
- This item contains words and pictures, and descriptions that may be considered offensive or distressing.
- Description:
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- [London, United Kingdom] : [Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland], [1895]
- [411]-427 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Notes:
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- Title from cover.
- "Reprinted from the Journal of the Anthropological Institute, May, 1895".
- Includes bibliographical references.
- PETHpam 66 copy Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Subject:
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- Art - Body art
- Art - Sand and ground design
- Religion - Rites - Ceremonial grounds
- Religion - Rites - Ceremonial objects - Bullroarers
- Ceremonies - Initiation
- Ceremonies - Women
- Communications - Messengers
- Language - Personal names
- Gamilaraay / Gamilaroi / Kamilaroi people (D23) (NSW SH55-12)
- Kamilaroi (Australian people)
- Aboriginal Australians -- Rites and ceremonies
- Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs
- South West Queensland (SW Qld SG54, SG55, SH54, SH55)
- Northern New South Wales (N NSW SH55, SH56)
- Australian
- Other authors/contributors:
- Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, issuing body
- Copyright:
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Out of Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Creator Date of Death is Before 1955
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1918
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1895
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