Kunapipi : a study of an Australian Aboriginal religious cult / by Ronald M. Berndt
- Bib ID:
- 2249742
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Berndt, Ronald M. (Ronald Murray), 1916-1990
- Description:
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- New York : International Universities Press, 1951
- xxxi, 223 p., 17 p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Summary:
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Distribution of the Kunapipi cult; Yirrkala ritual and songs in text and translation; dreams recorded, native interpretation, textual transcription; sketch map showing diffusion of cult in southern, W. central Northern Territory and adjacent regions; interpretative drawings of ritual; mythological basis, Ma; ra ritual described and songs in texts and translation given in comparison; Alawa Kadjari myth and song cycle.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:
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- Religion - Rites - Kunapipi
- Art - Drawing
- Music - Vocal
- Mara / Marra language (N112) (NT SD53-11)
- Rirratjingu people (N140) (NT SD53-03)
- Djarrwark language (N117) (NT SD53-02)
- Djarrwark people (N117) (NT SD53-02)
- Yolngu people (NT SD53)
- Mara / Marra people (N112) (NT SD53-11)
- Rirratjingu language (N140) (NT SD53-03)
- Alawa language (N92) (NT SD53-10)
- Alawa people (N92) (NT SD53-10)
- Arnhem Land (NT)
- Northern Territory Top End (NT)
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Until 2060 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
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- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1990
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1951
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