Yornadaiyn Woolagoodja.
This stunning book is a biography and a generous sharing of Yorna's Culture and traditional beliefs. Explore the meaning of Country, Lalai ('Creation'), Wandjina, Woongudd (the 'Snake'), in the author's Country in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Full of extra...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Broome, W.A. :
Magabala Books Aboriginal Corporation,
2020.
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| Summary: | This stunning book is a biography and a generous sharing of Yorna's Culture and traditional beliefs. Explore the meaning of Country, Lalai ('Creation'), Wandjina, Woongudd (the 'Snake'), in the author's Country in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Full of extraordinary images of the landscape, rock art, stone arrangements and the artist's paintings, Yornadaiyn Woolagoodja is a feast for anyone interested in this rich Cultural heritage. Special feature boxes on Joonba ('Corroborree'), Native Title, Permisson and Respect, Sugarbag, Ancestors' Bones, Collecting Turtle and many more. [from back cover] |
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| Item Description: | Readers are advised that this book contains images and the names of people who have passed away. Readers are advised that this book contains images of wrapped and non-wrapped ancestral bones. Readers are advised that this book contains images of burial preparation. |
| Physical Description: | 255 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps, colour portraits; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781925936162 1925936163 |