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ShieldId200

Oval shield that has a rectangular boss (10 x 6 x 1 cm.) with the longest dimension parallel to the width of the shield and in the approximate centre of the vertical surface. Boss enclosed by geometric design of bands all approximately 2 cm. in width, separated by thick black lines. Series of six bands alternately natural and yellow ochre coloured, joined to form squares, surround the boss which is outlined by an oval band. Points of squares aligned parallel to the longest and widest axes of the shield, respectively. Final points of sixth square touch edges at either side. Top and bottom form points of new series of squares with this repetitive pattern incomplete. Undecorated dorsal surface is hollowed at the centre to form a vertically placed handle.

Culture
Australian
Material
ochre pigment, fig root and charcoal pigment
Made in
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bark PaintingC1698

Bark painting. Top right panel: jungle fowl with a lizard in its beak; nest of eggs underneath. Opposite panel: frog with two snakes; underneath panel shows two frogs, male and female. The red and black headed frogs are of one variety. Those with the smaller white heads are a different species. Inscription on back in white chalk.

Culture
Australian: Gobaboino
Made in
Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WeaponC1700

L-shaped weapon with long handle, and pointed handle tip covered in scale design and cross-hatch design further up handle. Blade end flattens towards tip.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood
Made in
South Australia, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Short ClubC1702

Rings and bands of herring bone designs decorate the shaft and both pointed ends.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood
Made in
Victoria, 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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MillstoneC1704

Millstone with indent on top in centre, dent in side near top, and slightly concave underside. From top, the stone is egg-shaped.

Culture
Australian
Material
stone
Made in
Victoria, 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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GrindstoneC1706

Oval-shaped grindstone with two flat surfaces, one on top, one on the bottom and rounded sides.

Culture
Australian
Material
stone
Made in
Wilcannia, New South Wales, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScraperC1707

Scraper (horse-hoof type) made of light brown stone with small sparkly minerals. Roughly shaped with many angular sides. Inscription on side.

Culture
Australian
Material
stone
Made in
Wilcannia, New South Wales, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScraperC1708

A yellow circular stone with one flat side and many flaked edges.

Culture
Australian
Material
flint mineral
Made in
Victoria, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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