OCHRES FOR EXCHANGE

A lozenge of red ochre from banka banka quarry and one of pipeclay, 1985. These are used in a winnun ceremony. The pigments are mined as a powder and then mixed with water and animal fat and shaped. The shape of the ochre cake helps indicate where it came from.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

JOURNEY TO YARRALIN FOR WINNUN CEREMONY

Journey from Newcastle Waters to Yarralin for a winnun ceremony, 1986.

BOOMERANGS FOR EXCHANGE

These three bundles of boomerangs have been prepared for a winnun exchange ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. The boomerangs come from Newcastle Waters and were made by a range of the men from that community.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Daffy Jimija making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony that took place in 1985.

MODERN TRADE GOODS FROM THE WINNUN CYCLE

Modern trade and exchange goods from a winnun cycle in 1986.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Spears from Port Keats on the car after winnun ceremony. These spears were traded for boomerangs from Newcastle Waters in 1986. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

LEILIRA BLADES USED IN THE WINNUN CYCLE

Leilira blades used in the winnun trade and exchange cycle. The blades are an important component of the Pelican Dreaming history.

WINNUN JOURNEY TO YARRALIN

Winnun exchange journey to Yarralin in 1985.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Spears from Port Keats on the car after winnun exchange ceremony in 1986. These spears were traded for boomerangs from Newcastle Waters. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

BOOMERANG BUNDLES PREPARED FOR A WINNUN CEREMONY

Boomerang bundles prepared for a winnun ceremony. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called Winnun. 

LEILIRA BLADE SEGMENTS

Leilira blade segments caused by the deliberate snapping of the blades as part of winnun. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called Winnun. Leilira blades are closely associated with the Pelican Dreaming. In the Pelican Dreaming history, one blade on top of the other forms the pelican beak.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

TRADE GOODS

This bolt of cloth was part of a winnun exchange at Yarralin in 1985.

TRADE BUNDLES OF BOOMERANGS

Bundles of boomerangs being prepared for a winnun exchange ceremony at Yarralin.  The photograph was taken near Newcasle Waters in 1986.

BOOMERANGS PREPARED FOR TRADING

Boomerangs being prepared for a winnun ceremony at Yarralin. The photograph was taken at Newcastle Waters in 1986.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups. Spears from Port Keats can be seen in the foreground. These trade goods travelled over 1000 km. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. 

LEILIRA BLADES

Leilira blades. Note one has a beeswax handle. These blades are traded in the winnun cycle. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. Leilira blades are closely associated with the Pelican Dreaming. In the Pelican Dreaming history, one blade on top of the other forms the pelican beak.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata and Daffy Jimija making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

JOURNEY TO YARRALIN FOR WINNUN CEREMONY

Journey to Yarralin for a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985. Protocols exist for who can make the winnun goods and where the wood for the boomerangs is taken from.

NUGGETT COLLINS WITH TRADE GOODS

Nuggett Collins with trade and exchange goods being readied for a winnun exchange ceremony at Yarralin. The photograph was taken in 1986 near Newcastle Waters.

WINNUN CEREMONY AT YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. The boomerangs in the foreground were traded from Newcastle Waters for the spears on the truck that came from Port Keats. In this instance trade goods travelled over 1000 km. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. 

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture, 1985. The boomerangs are used in winnun, or exchange, ceremonies.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Boomerangs being made by Nuggett Collins Jarpata, 1986. In the background is his family. The photograph was taken at Newcastle Waters.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture, 1985. The boomerangs are used in winnun, or exchange, ceremonies.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

WINNUN JOURNEY TO YARRALIN

Winnun journey to Yarralin to exchange boomerangs for spears, 1985.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups.

DAFFY JIMIJA

Daffy Jimija making boomerangs for exchange, 1985. Only certain people with rights to country or Dreaming histories could make the exchange goods. 

WINNUN JOURNEY

Winnun journey in 1985 between Newcastle Waters and Yarralin.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. 

LEILIRA BLADE SEGMENT

Leilira blade segment resulting from the deliberate snapping of the blades as part of the winnun exchange system.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups. The exchange items come for several hundred kilometres.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

NUGGETT COLLINS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture. The boomerangs are part of the trade and exchange cycle called winnun. There are strict protocols about who can make the boomerangs and where the wood is obtained.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups from the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

LEILIRA BLADE SEGMENTS

Leilira blade segments caused by the deliberate snapping of the blades as part of the winnun exchange cycle.

BOOMERANG EXCHANGE CEREMONY

A bundle of boomerangs being exchanged during a winnun ceremony at Yaralin, 1986. The boomerangs were manufactured several hundred kilometres away at Newcastle Waters.

LEILIRA BLADE WITH BEES WAX HANDLE

A Leilira blade with a beeswax handle, 1985. This was made for trade and exchange. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called Winnun. Leilira blades are closely associated with the Pelican Dreaming. In the Dreaming history, one blade on top of the other forms the pelican beak.

LEILIRA BLADES

A selection of Leilira blades used for trade and exchange.  Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called Winnun. Leilira blades are closely associated with the Pelican Dreaming. In the Pelican Dreaming history, one blade on top of the other forms the pelican beak.

LEILIRA BLADE SEGMENTS

These snapped segments of Leilira blades are commonly found at habitation sites. It is hypothisized that they are deliberately broken as part of the winnun ceremonial exchange cycle.

MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture, 1985. The boomerangs are used in winnun, or exchange, ceremonies. Strict protocols exist for use of certain trees and also for who is involved in boomerang manufacture.

LEILIRA BLADE QUARRY

Detail of Leilira Blade quarry called Kankiritja, near Newcastle Waters, 1986. The blades from these quarries are major items of trade in the winnun exchange ceremonies.

MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata and Daisy Collins making boomerangs for trade and exchange, 1985.

NUGGETT COLLINS AND FAMILY

Nuggett Collins Jarpata with his family at Newcastle Waters, 1985. He is making some boomerangs for trade and exchange.

NUGGETT COLLINS COLLECTING WOOD

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture. The boomerangs are part of the trade and exchange cycle called winnun. Strict protocols surround who can make the boomerangs and where the wood is obtained.

WINNUN JOURNEY TO YARRALIN

Winnun journey to Yarralin to trade boomerangs, 1986.

NUGGETT COLLINS MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making a boomerang for trade and exchange, 1985.  Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

ABBY THOMAS MAKING A STONE BLADE

Abby Thomas making a Leilira blade at Kankiritja stone quarry, 1985.

PADDY JIMIJA MAKING BOOMERANGS

Paddy Jimija making boomerangs for trade and exchange.

NUGGETT COLLINS COLLECTING WOOD

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture. The boomerangs are part of the trade and exchange cycle called winnun.

NUGGETT COLLINS JARPATA MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for a trade and exchange trip, 1985.

NUGGETT COLLINS MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins making boomerangs for trade and exchange, 1985.

NUGGETT COLLINS COLLECTING WOOD

Nuggett Collins collecting wood for boomerang manufacture. The boomerangs are for trade and exchange. Formal protocols exist for the collection of wood from particular places.

PADDY JIMIJA MAKING BOOMERANGS

Paddy Jimija making boomerangs for trade and exchange, 1986.  Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

NUGGETT COLLINS MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange.  Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. In this photograph Nuggett is adzing the boomerang blank to refine the shape. The adze is made from a length of timber with a sharpened segment of car suspension leaf attached with copper wire.

NUGGETT COLLINS MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange. Where wood was collected from, and who was involved in its collection are highly formalised as part of the winnun system of reciprocity.

NUGGETT COLLINS AT NEWCASTLE WATERS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata with his family, 1986. Nuggett is making boomerangs for trade and exchange.

WINNUN TRIP TO YARRALIN

A trade and exchange, or  winnun, journey from Newcastle Waters to Yarralin 1986.

WINNUN JOURNEY

Trading (winnun) exchange trip to Yarralin.

NUGGETT COLLINS WITH TRADE AND EXCHANGE GOODS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata with trading goods preparing for winnun ceremony at Yarralin. The bundles of boomerangs were made over several weeks by Mudburra and Jingili men. They were traded for spears, cloth and other boomerangs. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

WINNUN JOURNEY

Trading trip to Yarralin 1985.

OCHRES FOR EXCHANGE

A lozenge of red ochre from banka banka quarry and one of pipeclay, 1985. These are used in a winnun ceremony. The pigments are mined as a powder and then mixed with water and animal fat and shaped. The shape of the ochre cake helps indicate where it came from.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

JOURNEY TO YARRALIN FOR WINNUN CEREMONY

Journey from Newcastle Waters to Yarralin for a winnun ceremony, 1986.

BOOMERANGS FOR EXCHANGE

These three bundles of boomerangs have been prepared for a winnun exchange ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. The boomerangs come from Newcastle Waters and were made by a range of the men from that community.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Daffy Jimija making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony that took place in 1985.

MODERN TRADE GOODS FROM THE WINNUN CYCLE

Modern trade and exchange goods from a winnun cycle in 1986.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Spears from Port Keats on the car after winnun ceremony. These spears were traded for boomerangs from Newcastle Waters in 1986. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

LEILIRA BLADES USED IN THE WINNUN CYCLE

Leilira blades used in the winnun trade and exchange cycle. The blades are an important component of the Pelican Dreaming history.

WINNUN JOURNEY TO YARRALIN

Winnun exchange journey to Yarralin in 1985.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Spears from Port Keats on the car after winnun exchange ceremony in 1986. These spears were traded for boomerangs from Newcastle Waters. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

BOOMERANG BUNDLES PREPARED FOR A WINNUN CEREMONY

Boomerang bundles prepared for a winnun ceremony. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called Winnun. 

LEILIRA BLADE SEGMENTS

Leilira blade segments caused by the deliberate snapping of the blades as part of winnun. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called Winnun. Leilira blades are closely associated with the Pelican Dreaming. In the Pelican Dreaming history, one blade on top of the other forms the pelican beak.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

TRADE GOODS

This bolt of cloth was part of a winnun exchange at Yarralin in 1985.

TRADE BUNDLES OF BOOMERANGS

Bundles of boomerangs being prepared for a winnun exchange ceremony at Yarralin.  The photograph was taken near Newcasle Waters in 1986.

BOOMERANGS PREPARED FOR TRADING

Boomerangs being prepared for a winnun ceremony at Yarralin. The photograph was taken at Newcastle Waters in 1986.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups. Spears from Port Keats can be seen in the foreground. These trade goods travelled over 1000 km. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. 

LEILIRA BLADES

Leilira blades. Note one has a beeswax handle. These blades are traded in the winnun cycle. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. Leilira blades are closely associated with the Pelican Dreaming. In the Pelican Dreaming history, one blade on top of the other forms the pelican beak.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata and Daffy Jimija making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

JOURNEY TO YARRALIN FOR WINNUN CEREMONY

Journey to Yarralin for a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985. Protocols exist for who can make the winnun goods and where the wood for the boomerangs is taken from.

NUGGETT COLLINS WITH TRADE GOODS

Nuggett Collins with trade and exchange goods being readied for a winnun exchange ceremony at Yarralin. The photograph was taken in 1986 near Newcastle Waters.

WINNUN CEREMONY AT YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. The boomerangs in the foreground were traded from Newcastle Waters for the spears on the truck that came from Port Keats. In this instance trade goods travelled over 1000 km. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. 

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture, 1985. The boomerangs are used in winnun, or exchange, ceremonies.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Boomerangs being made by Nuggett Collins Jarpata, 1986. In the background is his family. The photograph was taken at Newcastle Waters.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture, 1985. The boomerangs are used in winnun, or exchange, ceremonies.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

WINNUN JOURNEY TO YARRALIN

Winnun journey to Yarralin to exchange boomerangs for spears, 1985.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups.

DAFFY JIMIJA

Daffy Jimija making boomerangs for exchange, 1985. Only certain people with rights to country or Dreaming histories could make the exchange goods. 

WINNUN JOURNEY

Winnun journey in 1985 between Newcastle Waters and Yarralin.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. 

LEILIRA BLADE SEGMENT

Leilira blade segment resulting from the deliberate snapping of the blades as part of the winnun exchange system.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups. The exchange items come for several hundred kilometres.

BOOMERANG MANUFACTURE

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange in a winnun ceremony, 1985.

NUGGETT COLLINS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture. The boomerangs are part of the trade and exchange cycle called winnun. There are strict protocols about who can make the boomerangs and where the wood is obtained.

WINNUN CEREMONY YARRALIN

Winnun ceremony at Yarralin, 1986. Boomerangs, spears and other items are being exchanged between groups from the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

LEILIRA BLADE SEGMENTS

Leilira blade segments caused by the deliberate snapping of the blades as part of the winnun exchange cycle.

BOOMERANG EXCHANGE CEREMONY

A bundle of boomerangs being exchanged during a winnun ceremony at Yaralin, 1986. The boomerangs were manufactured several hundred kilometres away at Newcastle Waters.

LEILIRA BLADE WITH BEES WAX HANDLE

A Leilira blade with a beeswax handle, 1985. This was made for trade and exchange. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called Winnun. Leilira blades are closely associated with the Pelican Dreaming. In the Dreaming history, one blade on top of the other forms the pelican beak.

LEILIRA BLADES

A selection of Leilira blades used for trade and exchange.  Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called Winnun. Leilira blades are closely associated with the Pelican Dreaming. In the Pelican Dreaming history, one blade on top of the other forms the pelican beak.

LEILIRA BLADE SEGMENTS

These snapped segments of Leilira blades are commonly found at habitation sites. It is hypothisized that they are deliberately broken as part of the winnun ceremonial exchange cycle.

MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture, 1985. The boomerangs are used in winnun, or exchange, ceremonies. Strict protocols exist for use of certain trees and also for who is involved in boomerang manufacture.

LEILIRA BLADE QUARRY

Detail of Leilira Blade quarry called Kankiritja, near Newcastle Waters, 1986. The blades from these quarries are major items of trade in the winnun exchange ceremonies.

MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata and Daisy Collins making boomerangs for trade and exchange, 1985.

NUGGETT COLLINS AND FAMILY

Nuggett Collins Jarpata with his family at Newcastle Waters, 1985. He is making some boomerangs for trade and exchange.

NUGGETT COLLINS COLLECTING WOOD

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture. The boomerangs are part of the trade and exchange cycle called winnun. Strict protocols surround who can make the boomerangs and where the wood is obtained.

WINNUN JOURNEY TO YARRALIN

Winnun journey to Yarralin to trade boomerangs, 1986.

NUGGETT COLLINS MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making a boomerang for trade and exchange, 1985.  Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

ABBY THOMAS MAKING A STONE BLADE

Abby Thomas making a Leilira blade at Kankiritja stone quarry, 1985.

PADDY JIMIJA MAKING BOOMERANGS

Paddy Jimija making boomerangs for trade and exchange.

NUGGETT COLLINS COLLECTING WOOD

Nuggett Collins Jarpata collecting wood for boomerang manufacture. The boomerangs are part of the trade and exchange cycle called winnun.

NUGGETT COLLINS JARPATA MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for a trade and exchange trip, 1985.

NUGGETT COLLINS MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins making boomerangs for trade and exchange, 1985.

NUGGETT COLLINS COLLECTING WOOD

Nuggett Collins collecting wood for boomerang manufacture. The boomerangs are for trade and exchange. Formal protocols exist for the collection of wood from particular places.

PADDY JIMIJA MAKING BOOMERANGS

Paddy Jimija making boomerangs for trade and exchange, 1986.  Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

NUGGETT COLLINS MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange.  Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun. In this photograph Nuggett is adzing the boomerang blank to refine the shape. The adze is made from a length of timber with a sharpened segment of car suspension leaf attached with copper wire.

NUGGETT COLLINS MAKING BOOMERANGS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata making boomerangs for trade and exchange. Where wood was collected from, and who was involved in its collection are highly formalised as part of the winnun system of reciprocity.

NUGGETT COLLINS AT NEWCASTLE WATERS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata with his family, 1986. Nuggett is making boomerangs for trade and exchange.

WINNUN TRIP TO YARRALIN

A trade and exchange, or  winnun, journey from Newcastle Waters to Yarralin 1986.

WINNUN JOURNEY

Trading (winnun) exchange trip to Yarralin.

NUGGETT COLLINS WITH TRADE AND EXCHANGE GOODS

Nuggett Collins Jarpata with trading goods preparing for winnun ceremony at Yarralin. The bundles of boomerangs were made over several weeks by Mudburra and Jingili men. They were traded for spears, cloth and other boomerangs. Important Dreaming histories are associated with the various trade goods. These stories travel with the goods as a part of the trade cycle called winnun.

WINNUN JOURNEY

Trading trip to Yarralin 1985.