THE FEATHERED SERPENT: The Mythological Genesis and recreative ritual of the aboriginal tribes of the Northern Territory of Australia; the Kuppapoingo, Jumbapoingo, Birrikilli, Miarr-Miarr and Leagulawulmirree tribes at Milingimbi; the Murinbata and Djamunjun tribes of Port Keats; the Djauan and Ngalarkan tribes at the Roper River; and the Arranda, Luritja and Pitjantjara tribes of the Centre; chanted and translated by the old-men of these tribes.
by Robinson, Roland
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About This Item
With a foreword by T.G.H. Strehlow, M.A. (Sydney: Printed and published by Edwards and Shaw: 1956) First Edition. Boards (that is, hard covers) pp. xvi, 88 (276 x 208 mm) Illustrated with line engravings and four Colour Plates additional to the text. Map showing tribal boundaries. Introduction by the Author. Notes. Head and foot of spine rubbed and a little worn; external hinges and corners of boards moderately rubbed and cracked; internally an about fine copy.
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- Title
- THE FEATHERED SERPENT: The Mythological Genesis and recreative ritual of the aboriginal tribes of the Northern Territory of Australia; the Kuppapoingo, Jumbapoingo, Birrikilli, Miarr-Miarr and Leagulawulmirree tribes at Milingimbi; the Murinbata and Djamunjun tribes of Port Keats; the Djauan and Ngalarkan tribes at the Roper River; and the Arranda, Luritja and Pitjantjara tribes of the Centre; chanted and translated by the old-men of these tribes.
- Author
- Robinson, Roland
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- australia literature aboriginal art and illustration
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I am the daughter of Pioneer Books, our business has closed down after 43 years and I am listing some of it on my own account now that I'm the proud owner of the residual stock! I am selling them at half the price at which they were listed when Pioneer Books existed.
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