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Fire TongsC1550

Two poles (parts a-b) joined with cloth and pitch and with seeds set in pitch (part c). Plain except for the red seeds set in the black pitch which joins the sticks.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood, fibre, resin and jequiri seed
Made in
Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoomerangC1541

Plain, orange-brown wood boomerang that has smooth sides. One end of one side has horizontal cuts along a two inch section.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood
Made in
Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoomerangC1590

Plain wood boomerang that has a grooved texture that appears similar to that of having had flakes chipped off. Same texture on both sides. At each end along the the concave edge and at the elbow toward the middle, the colour of the wood goes from lightest yellow-brown to darkest red-brown to dark brown. On the opposite edge of the elbow, on the concave edge, there is a wood knot that goes through from one side to the other.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood
Made in
New South Wales, Australia ? or Queensland, Australia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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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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Fire TongsC1744

Two poles joined with cloth and pitch and with seeds set in pitch. Plain except for the red seeds set in the black pitch which joins the sticks.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood, fibre, resin and jequiri seed
Made in
Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoomerangC1542

Plain, dark wood boomerang that has rounded, smooth sides. A band of lighter coloured wood is along the inner elbow along the concave edge.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood
Made in
Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoomerangC1543

Dark brown wood boomerang that has smooth sides. The bottom side is plain. The top side has a main design that consists of a geometric linear design with semi-ovals, lozenges, and triangles with dashes throughout.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood
Made in
Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShieldC1544

Oblong in shape; front has been painted with red ochre in wide horizontal stripes; back has a vertical handle carved into it; top of handle is flush with back of shield; surface is laquered.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood, ochre pigment and lacquer
Made in
Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShieldC1545

Narrow shield with triangular shape and dark finish. Front has a point in the centre and reverse has a handle cut into it at the centre, along longest length.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood and stain ?
Made in
Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear ThrowerC1546

Spear thrower with flat handle made of wood that has a round stick attached at one end by pitch, and two pieces of white shell attached at the other by pitch. Handle tapers towards ends.

Culture
Australian
Material
wood, shell and resin
Made in
Queensland, Australia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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