Ceremony of Purntu-purntu

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A decorated performer being held from behind by his upper arms as in the ceremony of Purntu-purntu. In the background, another decorated performer kneels on the ground. In the foreground, a man watches the black snake [thalaualla] totem ceremony.

No former AP number located.

62. 'Black snake [thalaualla]'

Photograph taken central Australia.

Tindale Tribes: Waramanga.

CreatorFrancis James Gillen
ControlAA 108/50/2/62
Date Range1890  -  1902
Quantity   1   Print
FormatsLoose Photographic Prints
Series AA 108/50
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