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Wandjuk Marika : life story / as told to Jennifer Isaacs

This biography of a Yolngu statesman and artist details his life in Arnhem Land, from traditional ceremonies and creation stories to land rights activism and copyright advocacy. It explores the influence of missions and mining on Indigenous art and culture.
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Accession Number: 36332
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