Storymen by Bell, Hannah Rachel - 2009

Cambridge University Press, Melbourne, 2009. French flaps|Softcover. Near Fine. WEST AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINALFirst Edition.In Bell's four decade friendship with Mowaljarlai, she had to confront the cultural assumptions that sculpted her way of seeing. The journey was life-changing.Ngarinyin Lawman Bungal (David) Mowaljarlai, OAM (c.1925-1997) was an artist, philosopher and distinguished advocate for the land rights and culture of the Kimberley Wandjina peoples. Through personality and force of will he guided his people through complex colonial relationships and the momentous changes imposed upon them, including re-settlement hundreds of kilometres away from their Country to Mowanjum, near Derby, in the 1950s. 247 p. : col. ill., map ; 24 cm. Characters and country Story Law in nature Male rite of passage Urban tribalism. Bell, Hannah Rachel Winton, Tim, 1960- Mowaljarlai, David Banggal, 1925-1997 Social values -- Australia Cognition and culture -- Australia Storytelling -- Social aspects -- Australia Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs Ngarinyin / Ungarinyin people (K18) (WA SE52-01) Indigenous knowledge - World view Literature and stories - Story telling and story tellers Art Literature and stories - Non indigenous (Small scuff to back cover, otherwise Fine) #100124 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. French flaps|Softcover Near Fine