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Photo of ten Aboriginal males ranging in age, holding a mix of spears and swords
Photo of ten Aboriginal males ranging in age, holding a mix of spears and swords
Object Number 2004.29.21763
Display Title Photo of ten Aboriginal males ranging in age, holding a mix of spears and swords
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Queensland Aborigines (verso) Queensland Australia; Dup
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Queensland
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 24.8 × 18.8 cm (9 3/4 × 7 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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Media Restricted
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