Barridje (Yam Dance Symbol) Rangga
This yam dance symbol was made by Djungallu. He belongs to the Ganalbuingu language group.
Catalogue Number: 2(?)905-A
Ramangining, January 1982
Certificate signed by Simon Kyle Little
Maningrida Arts & Crafts
Certificate: Djungallu, Yam Dance Symbol
The yam dance symbol is a sacred ceremonial “rangga” staff. Some are made from “rolled paper bark, bush twine, pine clay, ochre, remnant feathers, spinifex resin”. This item is rolled paperbark, bush string, ochre (other materials?)
ABORIGINAL CEREMONIAL SACRED RANGGA W/ PAINTED BANDS
Australian Aboriginal Religion – Ronald Murray Berndt – Google Books
yam in dreaming aboriginal dance – Google Search
Indigenous preparation of Djitama (bush yam) | bush tucker | Ramingining – YouTube
Collections – SAM – Seattle Art Museum
Australian Aboriginal Religion – Ronald Murray Berndt – Google Books
Bush Tucker and Bush Foods of Australia
Arnhem Land Artist Mickey Durrng – Aboriginal Art Online
Yam Story from The Dreaming with Sacred Dilly Bag:
http://www.aaia.com.au/story7.html
Australian Aboriginal Art 