Traditional Healers of Central Australia: Ngangkari by Ngaanyatjarra Pit Corporation - ISBN: 9781922864208
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Ancient Aboriginal healers share profound wisdom and bridge worlds.

Traditional Healers of Central Australia: Ngangkari

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    11 November 2025

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Summary

Traditional Healers of Central Australia contains unique stories, imagery, and primary source material. Ngangkari are senior Aboriginal people authorized to speak publicly about Anangu (Western Desert language speaking Aboriginal people) culture and practices. The ngangkari speak directly to the reader, recording accurate, authorized information about their work in their own words.

The practice of traditional healing is still very much a part of contemporary Aboriginal societ…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781922864208
ISBN-10:192286420X
Author:Ngaanyatjarra Pit Corporation
Publisher:Magabala Books
Imprint:Magabala Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:11 November 2025
Weight:1.24kg
Dimensions:276mm x 245mm x 22mm
About The Author

Ngaanyatjarra Pit Corporation

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council Aboriginal Corporation was formed in 1980. The idea for a women’s organisation arose from the South Australian Pitjantjatjara Land Rights struggle in the late 1970’s. The members’ determination to improve the quality of life for families in the NPY (Western Desert language) region drives the organisation.

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