106 pages, 9 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, 2 folded maps ; 22 cm
Contents
Social organisation, ownership of land, economic structure and the organisation of work -- Conception of wealth, the giving of presents and the idea of "payment" -- Craft specialisation -- The ceremonial exchange cycle in Arnhem Land -- Influence of Indonesian culture on the idea of wealth and the ceremonial exchange cycle
Summary
Basic structure & organization of N.E. Arnhem Land, shows how the impact upon the Aborigines of culture from Indonesia stimulated an exchange cycle so that goods were passed for inland from the coast; Ownership of land, economic structure and organization of work; Important influence of contrasting seasons on food supply, movements & occupations; Conception of wealth, the giving of presents and the idea of payment; Effect of Macassan voyagers on economic & sacred life; Detailed account of system surrounding the exchange of gifts and sharing of food; kin relationships; Types of goods exchanged, spear heads from Njillipidji quarry
Notes
This monographs was awarded the Harbison-Higinbotham Prize for 1949 by the University of Melbourne