Tribute to Matthew Wonaeamirri.

[Roost It 1,434]

Judee from Demonology is raising funds for a tribute.

I'll presume some BSB and account numbers will be added soon.

I'm good for $75

[Whispering_Jack 30,143]

Judee from Demonology is raising funds for a tribute.

I'll presume some BSB and account numbers will be added soon.

I'm good for $75

Include me in for $100.

[Roost It 1,434]

bump

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Will donate a spouse approved amount when deposit details are given

[GM11 776]

Judee on Demonology posted:

The bank details:

Commonwealth Bank

Jilmara Milikapiti

bsb 065901

a/c 923542

reference for donating use - "W.Tribute" for identification.

Edited November 16, 2010 by GM 666

[H_T 3,047]

Judee on Demonology posted:

The bank details:

Commonwealth Bank

Jilmara Milikapiti

bsb 065901

a/c 923542

Also posted by Judee - reference for donating use - "W.Tribute" for identification.

What it will go towards as proposed by Judee on Demonology:

Let's help Aussie's family with their Pukumani Tribute to honour Aussie's dear father. We fans can show our respect and love independant of anything the club organises and I am sure it will be noticed and appreciated. I have made a few calls and Judith R. has kindly already called Jilamara Arts and Craft Association on behalf of Demonology (and hopefully Demonland) who are happy to handle the contributions and make sure all goes to the specific needs. Perhaps to the cost of a Pukumani pole? All these things including feeding all guests can be really expensive.

[The Jacks 0]

This is a genuine question and I in no way mean any disrespect to anyone by asking it. I am not insinuating anything or accusing anyone of anything, just asking because I want to know the answer ...

What is this money going towards? What will be done with the money?

[jabberwocky 2,301]

This is a genuine question and I in no way mean any disrespect to anyone by asking it. I am not insinuating anything or accusing anyone of anything, just asking because I want to know the answer ...

What is this money going towards? What will be done with the money?

It's a fair question. Donations will be handled by the Jilamara Arts and Craft Association. Those who donate will need to trust that they will handle the money appropriately.

It is not a specific tribute fund in it's own right.

[H_T 3,047]

This is a genuine question and I in no way mean any disrespect to anyone by asking it. I am not insinuating anything or accusing anyone of anything, just asking because I want to know the answer ...

What is this money going towards? What will be done with the money?

You must have just missed the post previous to yours. A Pukumani pole has been suggested along with specific needs.

[The Jacks 0]

Thanks dandeeman and High Tower

[GM11 776]

Also posted by Judee - reference for donating use - "W.Tribute" for identification.

Thanks for picking that up High Tower.

Sorry everyone, I missed that bit.

Added it to my post so it's all together.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Judee on Demonology posted:

The bank details:

Commonwealth Bank

Jilmara Milikapiti

bsb 065901

a/c 923542

reference for donating use - "W.Tribute" for identification.

Why don't some of us Watch the draft live @ The Leighoak whilst having a meal & a cool drink. We could Tip In a little there, watching the Draft.

[gsmith12 491]

Come on fellas, those guys over at Demonology are putting you to shame

Why don't some of us Watch the draft live @ The Leighoak whilst having a meal & a cool drink. We could Tip In a little there, watching the Draft.

[gsmith12 491]

Posted on Demonology by Sammbo -

Tutini funerary poles for the Pukamani ceremony

Prior to 1924

painted and sculpted wood

Northern Territory, Melville Island

Tiwi Population

cat. 100629-100638

A Tiwi myth tells how the first funeral ceremony called pukamani was organized at the time of creation. At that time all things were immortal, until the goddess Wai-ai broke the law, causing the death of her small son Jinaini. His father, the god Purakapali, thus created the first pukamani ceremony, to weep over his son, and decreed that from then on anyone who died would follow his son into the world of the spirits. Together with Tokampini, the bird-man, Purukapali sculpted the first great painted poles that were planted around the burial place near the sea. In the same way he created the songs, dances and symbols that are painted on the occasion of the pukamani, transmitting all this to his people. The pukamani ceremony assures life after death and permits the deceased to reach the world of the spirits where he will live forever. Even today, when a person dies, his whole group of relatives is mobilized to celebrate the funeral ceremony. Some cut the pole, while others prepare the body for burial. Among the relatives, before the ceremony those declared Pukamani (this term also indicates the goods of the deceased and his relatives) must observe very strict food and sexual taboos. Moreover the pukamani relatives decorate their bodies with white paint and wear particular ornaments like the pamajini (bundles of pandanus leaves), while they sing and weep for the deceased. Before a pukamani ceremony, the group must settle all arguments. From a social point of view, this ceremony strengthens the bonds of the group. Moreover, the observance of the pukamani guarantees equilibrium between the society of men and nature and ensures good seasons. From an iconographical point of view, the pole represents the totem of the tribe to which the deceased belonged.

Come on fellas, those guys over at Demonology are putting you to shame