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Gwion gwion, dulwan mamaa

secret and sacred pathways of the Ngarinyin aboriginal people of Australia = geheime und heilige pfade der Ngarinyin, aborigines in Australien = chemins secrets et sacrés des Ngarinyin, aborigénes d'Australie.

By Jeff Doring

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Publish Date

2000

Publisher

Könemann

Language

eng

Pages

318

Description:

Four lawmen (munnumburra) reveal meanings preserved by the oldest figurative paintings in North Western Australia known as Gwion Gwion. Their ancient rock art illustrates a distinct society with elaborate dress and with ceremony and dance that is still celebrated.