[Record 16; Parts 1-2] Oenpelli Region, NT

Side 1 (Part 1) [NB6521A; FSX194; PRX2708; Tape 23]

  • Cut 1. Sea Chant of Jiwadja (sung by Gunwinggu men, who do not know the meaning of the song).

  • Cut 2. Sweetheart Song from the Gunbalang "Gossip Song" series (sung by Sam or Joshua). Words referring to a woman speaking about her lover.

Side 2 (Part 2) [NB6522A; FSX195; PRX2708; Tape 23]

  • Cut 1. Campfire, Trading and Sweetheart Song of Djauan. Referring to exchange of goods between husband and wife.

  • Cut 2. A Sea Song of Jiwadja. Describing a salt water fish swimming along.

CreatorProfessor Adolphus Peter Elkin
ControlAA86/1/1
Date Range05 January, 1950  -  05 January, 1950
Series AA86/1