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.
0724229221 9780724229222
08431b
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.