Social Organisation

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Document Details

Date 1908 - 1880
Letter From
Letter To
Author Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Country Australia
Colony/State
Holding Institution Museums Victoria
Collection Name Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number XM 682
Medium Notes
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Locality
Summary Content related to classes and totems; classes identified as 'Kilpara' and 'Mukwara'. List of 28 totems and the English equivalents. Cultural group not specified possibly the Barkinji.
Physical Description Notes, handwritten in ink, undated. Two quarto sheets, two pages. Includes list of totem names. Condition: slightly brittle paper; light foxing.