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David Mowaljarlai David Mowaljarlai i(A69491 works by) (a.k.a. David Mowaljarli; Banggal; David Banggal Mowaljarlai; Bungal)
Born: Established: 1925 ; Died: Ceased: 24 Sep 1997
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal Ngarinyin / Ungarinyin ; Aboriginal Worora ; Aboriginal
(Storyteller) assertion
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1 1 y separately published work icon Gwion Gwion Jeff Doring (editor), Laurie Gawanali , Paddy Wamma , Paddy Neowarra , David Mowaljarlai , Germany : Könemann , 2000 Z1631263 2000 anthology oral history short story lyric/song

'Led by four Aboriginal lawmen, Secret and Sacred Pathways chronicles a journey into North Western Australia to uncover some of the oldest figurative paintings on the continent, known as Gwion. The ancient rock art illustrates a distinct society whose customs are still celebrated today. With an enlightening text and lavish illustrations, Secret and Sacred Pathways studies the significance of these works, allowing the reader to take a trip through history.' (Publication summary)
1 Eraritjaritjaka Albutjika : Longing to Return Home David Mowaljarlai , Gerald Quayle , Shane Phillips , Ngarla Kunoth , Annette Peardon , Eve Mumewa D. Fesl , Priscilla Boney , Hudson Boney , Brian Champion , Joe Burgoyne , Noel Blair , Stuart Rintoul (interviewer), 1993 single work oral history
— Appears in: The Wailing : A National Black Oral History 1993; (p. 319-355)
1 8 y separately published work icon Yorro Yorro : Everything Standing up Alive : Spirit of the Kimberley Everything Standing up Alive David Mowaljarlai , Jutta Malnic , Broome : Magabala Books , 1993 Z1098584 1993 single work non-fiction biography Indigenous story Stories about the Wandjina creation spirits compiled by Aboriginal elder Mowaljarlai and photographer Jutta Malnic; four other Aboriginal elders assist in elaboration upon Wandjina ancestry to beginning of human existence; creation and renewal of nature; journey to Lejmorro rock paintings; family story of Mowaljarlai and the life of the Wandjina people; mission education; traditional bush existence; Bradshaw rock paintings. - Mura (AIATSIS Collections Catalogue)
1 The Porcupine and Ring-Tailed possum David Mowaljarlai , 1986 single work prose children's dreaming story
— Appears in: Stories from Djawal-Idi 1986; (p. 30-31)
3 y separately published work icon When the Snake Bites the Sun Pamela Lofts , Pamela Lofts (illustrator), David Mowaljarlai , Sydney : Scholastic Australia , 1984 7386826 1984 single work children's fiction dreaming story

'This book is based on a story told by David Mowaljarlai of the Ngarinyin people to Aboriginal children living in the Kimberleys, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. David Mowaljarlai said, 'We want our children to see the daylight and the sun go down on our land, the home of the Dreamtime, and to live there to their old age and really understand their culture.'' (Source: Booktopia website)
1 Through the Generations that Followed David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work short story Indigenous story
— Appears in: Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History 1980; (p. 190)
1 The Pelicans and Ducks David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History 1980; (p. 188)
1 Before the Sun Rises and Before Eating Food David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose Indigenous story
— Appears in: Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History 1980; (p. 176-177)
1 Windbag David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History 1980; (p. 173-174)
1 Jack Wherra David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History 1980; (p. 172-173)
1 Eileen Legullnu David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History 1980; (p. 172)
1 May Winani David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose Indigenous story
— Appears in: Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History 1980; (p. 172)
1 Gertie Garndur David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History 1980; (p. 172)
1 Death Is Nothing David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose
— Appears in: Visions of Mowanjum : Aboriginal Writings from the Kimberley 1980; (p. 109-110)
1 Yaada David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Visions of Mowanjum : Aboriginal Writings from the Kimberley 1980; (p. 108-109)
1 Body Language David Mowaljarlai , 1980 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Visions of Mowanjum : Aboriginal Writings from the Kimberley 1980; (p. 104-107)
2 When the Snake Bites the Sun David Mowaljarlai , Pamela Lofts , Pamela Lofts (illustrator), 1980 single work picture book children's dreaming story Indigenous story
— Appears in: Visions of Mowanjum : Aboriginal Writings from the Kimberley 1980; (p. 102-103)
2 The Native Cat and the Black-headed Python 1969 single work prose dreaming story children's
— Appears in: Children's Stories from the Worora 1969; (p. 1-6)
— Appears in: Visions of Mowanjum : Aboriginal Writings from the Kimberley 1980; (p. 100-102)
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