AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL
Life story of Phillip Roberts (Wailpuldanya of Alawa tribe) written from interviews; Includes information on general life, life cycle (especially childhood education), ceremonies (Kunapipi and Yabudurawa), role of the songman, marriage arrangements & rules; Meaning of finger talk, magic, bone-pointing, removal of kidney fat; Tribal fights, punishments; Women’s ceremonies, body decorations; After death beliefs; Darwin Lazaret, effect of communicable diseases; Phillip Roberts work as medical orderly in Darwin.
- 240 p. ; 21 cm. School Edition. #230923
- Muir, M. A bibliography of Australian children’s books, 4359
- Aboriginal Australians — Social life and customs
- Alawa (Australian people) — Biography
- School stamp on covers