Stars of Tagai [electronic resource] : The Torres Strait Islanders
Stars of Tagai [electronic resource] : The Torres Strait Islanders
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Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press, 1993.
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Date
1993.
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English
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1 online resource (343 p.)
CONTENTS; 1 Themes of Encounter in Magani Kes-Magani Malu and Torres' Strait; 2 The Flower of Meriam Identities: Linking Circles of Life among the Meriam; 3 Originality and Continuity; 4 The Cross as Sign; 5 Kole; 6 From Mai to Pearl Shell; 7 Striking Back; 8 Stars of Tagai I1; Epilogue: Reflections...
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computer
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online resource
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Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press, 1993.
Date Published
1993.
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Stars of Tagai is about life among the blue-water people of the Torres Strait Islands - the title is drawn from the myth of Tagai which belongs to all Torres Strait Islanders. The book explores the changing life of these sea people, their creation and re-creation of identity, and their unique sea culture rich in meaning and custom. Covering the per...
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Stars of Tagai [electronic resource] : The Torres Strait Islanders
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74VK3ekOON2Z
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994.38
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991023937092802626
