Aboriginal Marndiwala Initiation Ceremonies in Borroloola

Preparing for initiation

Young Yanyuwa boys are prepared for their “Marndiwala” initiation ceremony in Borroloola. Men are tying hairstring (made from human hair) around their waists.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Tue Dec 27, 1983
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