Wilson, Lindsay, 1939-,

Thathilgaw emeret lu : a handbook of traditional Torres Strait Islands material culture / text and drawings by Lindsay Wilson. - xvi, [140] pages ; illustrations, map ; 21 x 30 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-[140]).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-139).

Traditional economic and religious life before contact and effect of European exploration; handbook of Torres Strait arts particularly masks, ritual objects, dance accessories, decoration, weapons and utensils, woven and plaited textiles, toys and houses; gives origins of families, designs of contemporary artifacts.

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Decorative arts--Torres Strait Islands.--Australia--Queensland
Torres Strait Islanders--Social life and customs.
Material culture--Australia--Torres Strait Islands (Qld.)
Torres Strait Islanders--Material culture.


Torres Strait Islands (Qld.)--Civilization.