28057
Accession Number
26124
Author
Akerman, Kim
Title Of Article Chaper
Honey in the life of the aboriginals of the Kimberleys
Title Of Journal Book
Oceania
Volume
49
Issue
3
Pages
169-178
Collation
1 fig.
Reference Bibliography
refs.
ISSN
0029-8077
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Examines the role of honey in the lives of the northern Kimberley aboriginals of Australia, including the dietary role of honey, methods of collecting, and myths associated with bees and honey. Of particular interest is a brief description of the processing of beeswax for use in mounting lithic materials, waterproofing containers, and other related uses.
Keywords
Oceania;Australia;beeswax;animal materials;mounting;honey;bees; waterproofing
pub_id
28057