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A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Quabara Okira of Eltinta, Charlotte Waters

Physical Description

Kangaroo totem dance. Aranda, Charlotte Waters, April 4th, 1901. Depicts one decorated man who dances like a kangaroo in front of lone of sitting men, then dancer is ritually released. Testicles of kangarroo - worn by performer - shown to sitting men.

Rights: Museum Victoria

Moving Image Details

Restriction
Ceremonial
Date Made
04/04/1901
Creator

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems
People
Places

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
sgfilm002

Classification

Ceremony Type
Totemic