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Stars of Tagai: The Torres Strait Islanders Paperback - 2000
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- Title Stars of Tagai: The Torres Strait Islanders
- Author Nonie Sharp
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 321
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Aboriginal Studies Press, Canberra
- Date September 2000
- ISBN 9780855752385 / 0855752386
- Weight 1.87 lbs (0.85 kg)
- Dimensions 9.51 x 6.71 x 0.71 in (24.16 x 17.04 x 1.80 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 93140069
- Dewey Decimal Code 994.38
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Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press., 1993. xxii, 321pp, index, bibliography, notes, endpaper maps. As new. Picture of a unique sea culture rich in meanings and custom. The rhythm of the Torres straight islander's lives follows the movement of the constellation, tagai, a mythical hero who stands in a canoe; his left hand the Southern Cross, holds a fish spear. The stars of Tagai usher in the seasons, and act as a guide to voyaging and cultivating throughout the Torres Straight. This book explores four meanings of the tagai myth in the life of the Islanders since the mid-19th century. Its main focus is a growing identity and self-awareness. Also the first book to examine the social issues involved in the historic Mabo case and to give a picture of the fabric of life of the Meriam people of the Murray Islands. It considers local precedents for current moves for political autonomy, examines the various reasons behind moves for sovereignty in the 1980s and considers future options.. First Edition. Soft…
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Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press., 1993. HEAVY. xix, 321pp, index, glossary, bibliography, bw ills, endpaper maps. As new. Or pictorial card covers. A picture of a unique sea culture. Looks at conservation of traditional culture and explores meanings of the Tagai myth. Also looks at social issues involved in the historical Mabo case, and the life of the Meriam people of the Murray Islands. . First Paperback. Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo.
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Aboriginal Studies, Canberra, 1993. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. One of a large, sophisticated collection from an Australian expert in aboriginal languages, history and culture. Many of the volumes from this collection are listed at this site and can be found as a set by searching for the special Keyword pwaboriginal Size: Octavo (standard book size). 322 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Indigenous Cultures; Australia; ISBN: 0855752386. ISBN/EAN: 9780855752385. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 33100. . 9780855752385 This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
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