Aboriginal Ceremonies of Central Australia - Jardiwanpa

“Snake dreaming” dance

A man of the Jakamarra subsection dances with a “kurdiji”, a wooden shield painted with “Snake dreaming” design relevant to his clan and the song cycle followed during a “Jardiwanpa” ceremony in Lajamanu. The same design is painted on his chest. Women with “kuturu” fighting sticks are dancing behind him.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Sun May 23, 1976
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