Aboriginal initiation ceremony associated with young boys, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory? ca.1952 [picture] / Axel Poignant

Bib ID:
4497599
Format:
Picture
Author:
Poignant, Axel, 1906-1986
Related Online Resources:
http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-147833462
Access Conditions:
Identified as restricted material by Arnhem Land Elders, during their visit to the National Library of Australia - TRIM NLA05/1658 elders. Restricted material - Aboriginal ceremonial and gender specific material (men's business).
Description:
  • ca. 1952
  • 1 photograph : b&w. ; 16.3 x 13.3 cm.
Series:
Poignant, Axel, 1906-1986 Axel Poignant's exhibition photographs, 1922-1980
Summary:

Young Aboriginal children being prepared for a ceremony by the elders.

Notes:
  • Title devised by cataloguer.
  • Part of the collection: Axel Poignant's exhibition photographs, 1922-1980.
  • Digital master available National Library of Australia;
Source of Acquisition:
Purchased from Dr. Roslyn Poignant, 2008.
Subject:
Other authors/contributors:
Poignant, Axel, 1906-1986
Terms of Use:
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Related Records:
two-level-child

This belongs to the Axel Poignant's exhibition photographs, 1922-1980.
This collection contains 104 records.

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