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15 Photographs showing various groups and individuals native to Australia
15 Photographs showing various groups and individuals native to Australia
Object Number 2004.29.21608.1
Display Title 15 Photographs showing various groups and individuals native to Australia
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia *Individual enlargements for these photos are found under the corresponding tribal or geographical heading. Kerry's Studio, 310 George Street, Near Hunter Street. Sydney. 16. 'Warriors in Ambush.' Ceremony in the Bora Ground 17. 'Worshipping the Deity.' Ceremony in the Bora Ground 18. The Bora Rite, or initiation of young men. Novices with heads shrouded 19. Opening the Bora 20. 'Spearing a Wild Animal.' Ceremony Bora Ground 21. 'Gathering Birds' Eggs.' Ceremony Bora Ground 23. 'Following the Emu.' Ceremony Bora Ground 24. Bora Rite: Young men waiting the decision of the Chiefs 25. Corroboree-- 'A Battle' 26. " 'Drafting Sheep" 27. " 'A Tribal Fight' 28. " 'Healing the Sick Warrior' 29. 'Tracking' 30. Spearing Fish
Department Photographic
Date 1890-1917
Artist Kerry Photo of Sydney
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 18 × 14.6 cm (7 1/16 × 5 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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