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Bibliographic Citation:
David Bridie (collector), Steven Gagau (consultant, data_inputter), Rob Miles (recorder), 2017. A Bit Na Ta - Rob Miles. JPEG/TIFF. WM2-001j at catalog.paradisec.org.au. https://dx.doi.org/10.26278/f0gv-mn30
Assorted photos including;
Initiated Tolai men with baskets and face and body powder of lime 'kabang' from coral reef and red/maroon 'tar' from natural environment as talisman as magical powers for personal and cultural performance safety and protection 'babat' from harmful spirits and supernatural beings who would attempt to ruin a ceremony or dancers.
A 'kinavai' boats/canoes and people at leisure on boat and net fishing in Blanche Bay waters.
Scenery from Raluana beachfront looking towards Matupit and Talvat across Blanche Bay.
(David Bridie & Steven Gagau, June 2025)
. Language as given:
David Bridie (compiler); Steven Gagau (consultant); Steven Gagau (data_inputter); Rob Miles (recorder). 2017. Pacific And Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC).
