Nganga: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Words And Phrases

Author: Aunty Fay Muir; Sue Lawson

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  • : 18.99 AUD
  • : 9781921977015
  • : Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited
  • : Black Dog Books
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  • : 0.232
  • : May 2018
  • : 198mm X 129mm
  • : Australia
  • : 18.99
  • : June 2018
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  • : Aunty Fay Muir; Sue Lawson
  • : Paperback
  • : 2018
  • : 144
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Barcode 9781921977015
9781921977015

Description

Nganga (ng gar na): To see and understand. Aunty, Uncle, sorry business, deadly, women’s business, marngrook, dreamtime, Elders, songlines. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words have become part of our everyday vocabulary but we may not know their true meaning or where the words come from. In Nganga, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson have brought together these words, their meanings and their history. Engage with the rich and unique culture of Aboriginal Australians through this authoritative and concise collection.