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The goddess and the moon man : the sacred art of the Tiwi
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The goddess and the moon man : the sacred art of the Tiwi

by Sandra Le Brun Holmes

This work examines the Pukamani ceremony of the Tiwi people on Melville Island, detailing the sculptures, grave posts and bark paintings that preserve their ancient religious customs. It explores traditional narratives regarding the origin of mortality.

Accession 36355 ISBN 9766410232 Publisher Craftsman House
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