Goodbye Old Man

Series: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies Series

Year Published: 1979

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Records the bereavement ceremony of the Tiwi of Melville Island off the coast of Australia, emphasizing the traditional practice of ceremonially putting the spirit to rest while removing the danger and state of imbalance caused by a death.

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