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Gwion Gwion, Secret and Sacred Pathways of the Ngarinyin Aboriginal People of Australia
by Doring, Jeff
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Condition/Good
- ISBN 10
- 3829040601
- ISBN 13
- 9783829040600
- Seller
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Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Koln, Germany : Konemann, 2000. Edition Not Stated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Good. Large BA4 (300 x 210mm approx.) - between A4-A3. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Very faint foxing on half title page Edges all neat and clean Led by four Aboriginal lawmen, Secret and Sacred Pathways chronicles a journey into North Western Australia to uncover some of the oldest figurative paintings on the continent, known as Gwion.
The ancient rock art illustrates a distinct society whose customs are still celebrated today. With an enlightening text and lavish illustrations, Secret and Sacred Pathways studies the significance of these works, allowing the reader to take a trip through history. Colour photos
The ancient rock art illustrates a distinct society whose customs are still celebrated today. With an enlightening text and lavish illustrations, Secret and Sacred Pathways studies the significance of these works, allowing the reader to take a trip through history. Colour photos
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- Bookseller
- Spencer and Murphy Booksellers
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55412
- Title
- Gwion Gwion, Secret and Sacred Pathways of the Ngarinyin Aboriginal People of Australia
- Author
- Doring, Jeff
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Edition Not Stated
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 3829040601
- ISBN 13
- 9783829040600
- Publisher
- Konemann
- Place of Publication
- Koln, Germany
- Date Published
- 2000
- Pages
- 335
- Size
- Large BA4 (300 x 210mm approx.)
- Keywords
- Australian Aboriginals & Torres Strait Islanders Gwion, Aboriginal rock art, nomadic, Ngarinyin
- X weight
- 2050.000 kg
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