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Ochre PigmentC1647

Rock-like pieces of plain ochre for grinding as pigment for paint; several irregularly-shaped red pieces and one larger, spherical yellowish piece.

Culture
Australian
Material
ochre mineral
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TinderC1648

The long thin blades of grass are joined together by their roots.

Culture
Australian
Material
grass and root
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC1653

Tooth-shaped shell with a hole carved bear the top edge.

Culture
Australian
Material
mother of pearl shell
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Perforated StoneC1657

Circular, flat gray stone with one flat edge and a large hole created off-centre.

Culture
Australian
Material
stone
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Modified ShellC1659

The shell is carved into a leaf shape with no markings.

Culture
Australian
Material
mother of pearl shell
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear PointC1673

The point is brown with a rough surface and the tip appears to be missing.

Culture
Australian
Material
stone
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Waste FlakeC1676

Mottled purple pressure-flakes from stone used in the making of spearheads.

Culture
Australian
Material
stone
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoomerangC1703

Brown wood boomerang that has a slightly ridged grooved texture that appears similar to that of having had flakes chipped off. Same texture on both sides. Two knot or resin pocket holes have been filled with a creamy-coloured mass.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Axe HeadC1705

Round and flat stone with one smooth side while the other has many surface marks and gauges.

Culture
Australian
Material
diorite stone
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear ThrowerC1612

Traces of red pigment. Point is secured by pitch, near the other end is a narrow area wrapped with cloth.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood, resin, fibre and pigment
Made in
Western Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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