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Yurlmun

Mokare Mia Boodja
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Yurlmun: Mokare Mia Boodja, meaning 'Returning to Mokare's Home Country', delves into the early encounters between the Menang people and British colonists. The book reveals the stories behind 14 rare and significant objects originating from the Menang Noongar people, traditional custodians of the Albany area in Western Australia. These artefacts, acquired in the 1830s and preserved within the British Museum's collections, embody complex and overlapping histories. For the first time, they were returned collectively to Menang Country, symbolising a powerful act of cultural reconnection.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for readers interested in Indigenous Australian history, cultural heritage, and museum studies. It suits educators, students, and those seeking deeper understanding of Menang Noongar people and their enduring legacy.

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Yurlmun: Mokare Mia Boodja, which means "Returning to Mokare's Home Country", explores early encounters between Menang people and the British colonists and features the stories behind 14 rare, significant objects that originated from the Menang Noongar people, the traditional inhabitants of the Albany area in Western Australia.

These objects were acquired and have been carefully stored within the British Museum's collections since the 1830s. Every object is a product of multiple and overlapping histories and for the first time, they were returned together to Menang Country.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925040296

Publisher: Western Australian Museum

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Western Australian Museum

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Maria Nugent
  • Edited by Gaye Sculthorpe

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 64

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