Janganpa

Janganpa

(Photo: Aboriginal Words Glossary © 2012 Central Art)

Janpanpa is an Aboriginal word used by the Warlpiri and Anmatyerre people in central Australia. It means 'Possum', an significant totemic animal. There are certain kinship and ceremonial obligations to be maintained for those skin groups/names that are associated with Janganpa.


 

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