Bowyangs and Boomerangs: Reminiscences of 40 Years' Prospecting in Australia and TasmaniaBy M.J. O'Reilly [Mulga Mick, pseud.]; One chapter on Aborigines (Arunta); avoidance relationships, initiation rites, food, childhood, education learning tracking, use of weapons, ceremonies, etc.; types of weapons used, message sticks, firemaking, wearing of Kaditcha shoes in desert; burial rites, scarification of body. |
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