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  • Australian Archaeology Resources
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/collections/archives/research-library/guides/australian-archaeology-guide/

    Discover Australian Archaeology resources in the Australian Museum Research Library.

    Published 10 April 2019
    Aboriginal Cultural collections First Nations archaeology Australian archaeology archaeological reports Sydney archaeology NSW archaeology Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research library
  • Pandanus toy propellers from Arnhem Land, 1948
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/indigenous-pandanus-toy-propellers-from-arnhem-land-1948/

    Pandanus propellers such as these were used as toys by Aboriginal children from Yirrkala in Arnhem Land.

    Published 29 June 2015
    First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander toys
  • Shellfish hooks
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/shellfish-hooks/

    Sequence of shellfish hooks manufacture for fishing.

    Published 02 October 2012
    First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fishing
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/indigenous-australia-flags/

    The Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag were designed to represent these groups of Indigenous Australians.

    Published 27 June 2018
    First Nations flag
  • The Boomerang Returns, Obviously
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-boomerang-returns-obviously/

    Aboriginal hunters managed to curb the boomerang's returning nature to turn it into an effective hunting weapon.

    Published 03 February 2011
    First Nations boomerang
  • The Returning Boomerang: How It Flies
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-returning-boomerang-how-it-flies/

    Eight seconds of joy.

    Published 03 February 2011
    First Nations boomerang
  • It Comes Back ... What a Nuisance!
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/it-comes-back-what-a-nuisance/

    The boomerang came into being with great promise, but was burdened with the most awkward returning behaviour!

    Published 04 February 2011
    First Nations boomerang
  • Sydney Boomerangs
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/sydney-boomerangs-/

    A boomerang is an icon, symbolising the tradition of Aboriginal Australians. Are there boomerangs in the Sydney area?

    Published 19 December 2017
    First Nations boomerang
  • The Sydney Boomerang in Captain Cook’s Collection?
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-sydney-boomerang-in-captain-cooks-collection/

    The first observation of a boomerang, with its peculiar flight and returning ability, was immediately reported with great enthusiasm.

    Published 19 December 2017
    First Nations boomerang James Cook
  • The Boomerangs Return: Reinvigorating Wonnarua culture
    https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-boomerangs-return/

    A collection of Aboriginal artefacts dating to the nineteenth century is a recent addition to the Museum's 'virtual' collections.

    Published 30 September 2011
    First Nations boomerang Explore
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