An Aboriginal man convicted of another man's manslaughter is willing to face traditional punishment, the Supreme Court at Port Augusta in South Australia has been told.

Joshua Buzzacott, 23, was accused of murdering another man last October at a house in the Davenport Aboriginal Community.

That charge was dropped after he made a late plea to manslaughter on the first day of the murder trial.

The defence said Buzzacott was willing to face traditional punishment, which would include being publicly speared or stabbed in the leg after his release.

The court heard the punishment would bring closure to the families.

The prosecution said it was the first time it had been mentioned in the case and further instructions would be sought.

The court also heard victim impact statements from family members.

The hearing was adjourned until next week.