Talk:Charles Perkins
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Charles Nelson Perkins aka Kumantjayi Perkins immediately following his death
[edit] Kumantjayi
What does 'immediately following his death' refer to? Ashmoo 05:29, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
In some Aboriginal cultures (including Perkins') there is a taboo about referring to the deceased's full name so a name like Kumantjayi is used for a time after death. Depending on the group the period of time can be a couple of days to months or years...--Hack 07:55, 20 December 2006 (UTC)