An Australian Aboriginal musical instrument / by R. Etheridge
- Bib ID:
- 90027
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Etheridge, R. (Robert), 1846-1920
- Description:
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- [London : Anthropological Institute], 1894
- p. [320]-324 ; 22 cm.
- Summary:
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Obtained 100 miles inland from Port Douglas near Cairns Description and method of playing; Use of boomerangs to beat time where made; On Herbert River women beat time by slapping thighs; Jardine Brothers report of use of two drums, obtained by barter from Torres Straits Islands, at Newcastle Bay; Extensive barter system.
- Notes:
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- "Reprinted from the Journal of the Anthropological Institute, May, 1894"--p. 324.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Subject:
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- Aboriginal Australians -- Music
- Music - Instruments
- Music - Instruments - Percussion - Paired boomerangs
- Torres Strait Islands (Qld TSI SC54, SC55-05)
- Cairns (NE Qld SE55-02)
- Herbert River (NE Qld SE55-05, SE55-09)
- Newcastle (NSW N Coast SI56-02)
- Port Douglas (NE Qld SE55-01)
- Cape York Peninsula (Qld SC54, SD54, SD55)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1919
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1920
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1894
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