Nyulnyul people

The Nyulnyul are an Aboriginal Australian people of the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

See also: Nyulnyul language

Traditional lands of Aboriginal tribes around Derby, WA

Country

According to Norman Tindale, the Nyulnyul held sway over some 500 square miles (1,300 km2) of tribal land. They were located on the western side of the Dampier Peninsula. Historically, the pressure of the Nimanburu led to them ceding ground on the King Sound, and by Tindale's time they were present from Cape Borda to Sandy Point, and at Carlyle Head and Goodenough Bay across the peninsula.[1]

Running clockwise, their northern neighbours were the Bardi people, the Nimanburu lay on their southeastern flank, while the Djaberadjabera were directly south on the adjacent coast.[2][3]

Language
Main article: Nyulnyul language

The Nyulnyul people spoke the Nyulnyul language.

Social organisation

The Nyulnyul had a 4 section marriage and descent system.[4]

Alternative spelling
  • Njolnjol, Nyolnyol.[1]

Notes

    Citations
    1. Tindale 1974, p. 254.
    2. AIATSIS.
    3. TTB 2016.
    4. Kaberry 1937, p. 450.

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