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Ngokngok (Owl)

Ngokngok or mun-ngokngok is the Southern Boobook owl. Their clan is Warrawarra and the are connected to witch doctors and traditional healers.

 

Categories: Maningrida Arts & Culture

Name: Thomas Baru

Language: Burarra (Martay), Yan-nhangu

Community: Maningrida

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