Item XP 25177 Negative, original. Larrakia, Menthe. Mandorah, Northern Territory, Australia. c.1965

Summary

Aboriginal dancers from the Delissaville Settlement (now Belyuen community) at Mandorah. Performers from Delissaville (now Belyuen Aboriginal Community) often performed for non-Aboriginal audiences. Tourist corroborees were also staged for visiting dignitaries and cruise ships from as early as 1882 and have continued since then, with the Delissaville (Belyuen) people often taking a leading role.

Physical Description

Black and white 35mm original.