Ritharrngu


The Ritharrngu and also known as the Diakui, are an Aboriginal Australian people of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, of the Yolngu group of peoples. Their clans are Wagilak and Manggura, and Ritharngu.

Language

The Ritharrngu language is a Yolŋu Matha language. In modern times Ritharngu has been observed to be undergoing significant structural changes away from Yolgnu, with innovations in its morphosyntaxis through assimilation of features characteristic of Nunggubuyu and Ngandi.

Country

The Ritharngu are estimated to have landed estates extending over approximately east and south of the Arafura Swamp. They also inhabit the area east of the Goyder River, whose tributaries' headwaters form their southernmost frontier. They also inhabit the area around the Mitchell Ranges and the Koolatong River headwaters.
Wagilak are amongst the clans living at Ngukurr.

Social organisation

The Ritharngu are organised into three clans, two pertaining to the Dua Moiety moiety and one to the Yirritja moiety of the Yolngu people.
Dua moieties.
Yirritja moiety.
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Notable people

At Ngukurr: