Art and Object collection
This collection reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural expression.
R01893.ATS575_001.One of two painted spears donated to the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies on the occasion of the official naming of the AIATSIS Council Room as the D.M. Mununggurr Ralkan Room, February 2005
AO ID
ATS575_001
Title
One of two painted spears donated to the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies on the occasion of the official naming of the AIATSIS Council Room as the D.M. Mununggurr Ralkan Room, February 2005
Created
[not after 2005]
Item type
Physical Object
Object type
EquipmentArms & armamentSpearsWood carving
Medium
Ochre on wood
Extent (#items)
1
Extent (dimensions)
227 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (irregular, largest dimensions)
Creation place / original location
Yirrkala (East Arnhem Land SD53-04)
Provenance
Gift of the Yirrkala Community, 2005
Subject
Technology - WoodSpears--Australia--Northern Territory.Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander StudiesMununggurr, Daymbalipu, 1934-1994Social events - Opening ceremonies
