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y separately published work icon The Shark Callers : An Ancient Fishing Tradition of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea single work   prose   myth/legend  
Note: Text, paintings and sculpture by Glenys Kohnke.
Issue Details: First known date: 1974... 1974 The Shark Callers : An Ancient Fishing Tradition of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
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In the introduction to this book, Kohnke states 'I have told the story of the shark callers as the Old One told it to me. Magic songs and words which he told me have not been included, at his request, as they would destroy his magical powers.'

Notes

  • Dedication: For my sister Joanne.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Boroko,
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      Papua New Guinea,
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      Pacific Region,      :       Yumi Press ,       1974 .
      Extent: 116p.
      Description: illus. (chiefly col.)
      ISBN: 0959816402
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    Papua New Guinea,
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