C.45 Buduna People

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The social organisation discussed in this item relates to the Purduna people of Western Australia.

Places: Western Australia, The Pilbara, Henry River - a tributory of the Ashburton, Lyndon River.

The item includes 9 pages on technology, primarily the spear and spear thrower, decorative art, bullroarer, and shield. The material comprises 29 pages of typescript and handwritten field notes, 1 genealogical map, and 1 locational map by AR Radcliffe-Brown. [Musical notes on a half hard sheet appear to have no relevance]

Mention: Rock carvings at the head of the Lyndon River; Talu ceremonies made by Yauardamai, [Mythical Figure]; Chindinjungu - Kobain - Mythical Person; wife of Kobain is Kunduring.