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Photograph in bush clearing of Aboriginal shelters, two women are seated and two men are standing, holding spears
Photograph in bush clearing of Aboriginal shelters, two women are seated and two men are standing, holding spears
Object Number 2004.29.21758
Display Title Photograph in bush clearing of Aboriginal shelters, two women are seated and two men are standing, holding spears
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia, Queensland; (verso) Cairns rainforest pygmoids (JBB)
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Queensland
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.9 × 16 cm (7 13/16 × 6 5/16 in.)

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Large group of Aboriginal people, men and boys standing, holding spears and shields, and women seated on the ground
2004.29.21760 Large group of Aboriginal people, men and boys standing, holding spears and shields, and women seated on the ground
Australia
Media Restricted
 		2004.29.21762 Photo of eighteen Aboriginal people standing in front of shelter in the bush
Queensland
Aboriginal man at camp holding a spear above his head, two shelters behind him
2004.29.21736 Aboriginal man at camp holding a spear above his head, two shelters behind him
Queensland
Two Aboriginal men at camp pointing their spears upwards
2004.29.21735 Two Aboriginal men at camp pointing their spears upwards
Queensland
Four Aboriginal men photographed facing one another holding spears and shields in the air
2004.29.21738 Four Aboriginal men photographed facing one another holding spears and shields in the air
Queensland
Media Restricted
 		2004.29.21730 Photo of two Aboriginal women, one man, and one male child standing before a bark shelter.
Australia
Eight "Native Warriors" photographed in bush carrying either spears, shields, or swords. Man in center wears a chest plate: "King Charlie M.R."
2004.29.21748 Eight "Native Warriors" photographed in bush carrying either spears, shields, or swords. Man in center wears a chest plate: "King Charlie M.R."
Queensland
Adult male and female Aboriginals and boy in front of a shelter made of banana leaves
2004.29.21757 Adult male and female Aboriginals and boy in front of a shelter made of banana leaves
Queensland
Group of seven Aboriginal men, posed, with center man holding a rainforest type shield
2004.29.21755 Group of seven Aboriginal men, posed, with center man holding a rainforest type shield
Australia
Studio shot of two adult Queensland Aboriginals and child
2004.29.21737 Studio shot of two adult Queensland Aboriginals and child
Queensland
Photograph at distance of an Aboriginal settlement in forest above a dry creek bed, people standing all around
2004.29.21759 Photograph at distance of an Aboriginal settlement in forest above a dry creek bed, people standing all around
Queensland
Photo of an Aboriginal Queensland Warrior holding a rainforest style shield, a spear and a spearthrower
2004.29.21749 Photo of an Aboriginal Queensland Warrior holding a rainforest style shield, a spear and a spearthrower
Queensland