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The Native Peoples of Australasia: A cultural and ethnographic survey of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand offers a vivid look at diverse native cultures across three regions.
This non-fiction account blends description, history, and local traditions to show how communities lived, dressed, hunted, and formed social groups. It focuses on everyday life, distinctive arts like tattooing, and the beliefs that guided ceremonies, gods, and family life. The result is a clear, accessible portrait of peoples whose stories have shaped the landscape and culture of this region.
What you’ll experience- A grounded picture of life in desert and coast, from tools and housing to daily subsistence.
- Insight into clan systems, totems, and the rules that shaped marriage and law.
- Details about ceremonies, art, adornment, and the roles of men, women, and children.
- Stories of myth, spirits, and ancestry that explain how people understood the world around them.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the diverse Indigenous cultures of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. The author traces the indigenous communities' histories and analyses their magical ceremonies, beliefs, social structures, and daily life challenges. The book reveals the rich traditions, complex spiritual practices, and resilience of these communities. Through the lens of the author's expertise in anthropology, the book provides insights into the significance of indigenous traditions and the contemporary struggles they face. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the diversity and interconnectedness of these indigenous cultures, highlighting the importance of recognizing and preserving their heritage for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330042571_0
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