Collection: Reference

General environmental features of region; use of ethnohistory in archaeology; ceremonial sites including stone arrangements and bora rings; Aboriginal art including rock paintings, engravings and tree carvings; burial practices and sites; stone working, quarries, polished stone tools and abraidin...

A guide book and social history told through 50 places of significance to Sydney's indigenous people. The sites, and their accompanying stories and photographs, evoke Sydney's ancient past and celebrate the living Aboriginal culture of the present.

Each chapter profile describes the creative philosophies and inspirations behind the artist's work. Theirs is a living, spiritual culture. Their art is an expression of their 'aboriginality' [Jacket]

Text and photographs describe the customs, legends, activities, and changing lifestyles of the Kuku-Yalanji Aborigines of the Australian rainforest.

Economic and social life of Sydney clans, including language, material culture, family life, attitudes to illness and death, justice, religion and initiation ceremony, art; mentions Gamaraigal, Cadigal, Wangal, Walumedegal, Bidjigal and Bediagal, Garigal, Gweagal, Buruberongal, Booramedigal (Burr...

Combines depth of content with ease of use when featuring 32 period styles of design common around the world. Each style is described in concise historical summary, as well as detailed discussion and list of its hallmark characteristics.