Ngandi facts for kids
The Ngandi are an Aboriginal Australian group of people. They traditionally lived in the Northern Territory of Australia. It's important not to confuse them with the Ngandji people, who are a different group.
Where the Ngandi People Lived
The Ngandi people lived on their traditional lands. This area was about 1,500 square miles. It included the land around the upper Wilton River and the Mainoru River. Their eastern border was near where the Rose River begins.
Other Names for the Ngandi
The Ngandi people were also known by a few other names:
- N'gundi
- Ngalbon or Ngalgbun
- Nandi
Important People from the Ngandi
An Australian expert on cultures, Norman Tindale, met a Ngandi man named Maroadunei in 1921. Maroadunei was also known as 'Tim'. He was a songmaker and a trader.
Tim helped Tindale during his first fieldwork. This work was done with the Groote Eylandt Ingura people. Tim worked as an interpreter, helper, and general assistant.
Tim was known for carrying trade items. These were special stone blades used as spearheads and knives. He carried them from stone mines in southern Arnhem Land. For many years, he traveled across eastern Arnhem Land.
He would sing and create new songs for ceremonies. Sometimes, he would also introduce new drone-pipe rhythms. He was a welcome guest among many different tribes. His songs and carefully wrapped trade items helped him visit distant tribes. They also allowed him to see places most other people could not.
