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This collection reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural expression.

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R01818.ATS108.Boomerang (returning)

Creator
Barker, Roy, 1928 – 2012
Created
late 20th-century?
Object typeBoomerangsWood carving
AO ID
ATS108

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R01078.ATS672.Burny Bean Necklace

Creator
Ancestor
Created
unknown
Object typeObjectsNecklacesClothing & dress
AO ID
ATS672

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R01532.ATS798.Shell Necklace

Object typeNecklacesShells (Anatomy)Clothing & dress
AO ID
ATS798

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R02041.ATS1041.Acceptance

Creator
Lee, Grace Lillian
Created
2016
Object typeArtObjectsSculptureFeathers
AO ID
ATS1041

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R01852.M00010.Camel bell from the collection of Dr C. J. (Cecil John) Hackett

Object typeBells
AO ID
M00010

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R01852.M00011.Stone figurine

Object typeArtCarving
AO ID
M00011

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AIAS285.270318.AIAS285_002.Rikawa/Kelp necklace

Creator
West, Vicki 1960-
Created
2018
Object typeNecklacesPlants
AO ID
AIAS285_002

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AIAS285.270318.AIAS285_003.Kangaroo Tooth Necklace with Kangaroo Toe

Creator
Clarke, Maree 1961-
Created
2017
Object typeNecklacesTeethClawsLeather goods
AO ID
AIAS285_003

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AIAS425.171218.AIAS425.171218_001.Yinirnti necklace

Creator
Warlukurlangu Artist
Created
2018
Object typeArt - Crafts - JewelleryJewelryNecklacesSeeds
AO ID
AIAS425.171218_001

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AIAS425.171218.AIAS425.171218_002.Yinirnti necklace

Creator
Warlukurlangu Artist
Created
2018
Object typeNecklacesArt - Crafts - JewelleryJewelrySeeds
AO ID
AIAS425.171218_002

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R02059.ATS1036_031ABCDEFGHIJ.Sketchbook of drawings

Creator
Pike, Jimmy, 1940 - 2002
Created
circa 1981 - 2002
Object typeSketchbooksArtPicturesPaperDrawingsMarker works
AO ID
ATS1036_031ABCDEFGHIJ

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R02059.ATS1036_072ABCDEFGHIJKLM.Sketchbook of drawings

Creator
Pike, Jimmy, 1940 - 2002
Created
circa 1981 - 2002
Object typeSketchbooksArtPicturesPaperDrawingsMarker works
AO ID
ATS1036_072ABCDEFGHIJKLM

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R02059.ATS 1036_284.Incised boab nut

Creator
Pike, Jimmy, 1940 - 2002
Created
circa 1981 - 2002
Object typeArtObjectsSculptureWood carvingArt - Carving and engraving - Boab nuts
AO ID
ATS1036_284

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R01996.ATS899.Wupun (Sun Mat)

Creator
Wilson, Regina Pilawuk, 1948-
Created
1980?
Object typeObjectsWeavingArt
AO ID
ATS899

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AIAS585.210619.AIAS585.210619_001.Ocean Guardian

Creator
Robinson, Brian, 1973-
Created
2017
AO ID
AIAS585.210619_001

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AIAS285.270318.AIAS285_001.Armour

Creator
West, Vicki 1960-
Created
2018
Object typeArtSculpturePlants
AO ID
AIAS285_001

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R02220.ATS1082.The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Possum Skin Cloak

Creator
Darroch, Lee, 1957-
Created
2016-2017
Object typeObjectsCostume and clothing - Cloaks and coats - PossumHides & skins
AO ID
ATS1082

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R00601.M00158_001.Crew T-shirt for the film Radiance (1998) directed by Rachel Perkins

Created
[1997]
Object typeTextilesT-shirts
AO ID
M00158_001

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R00601.M00158_002.Brown synthetic wig worn by Deborah Mailman in the film Radiance (1998) directed by Rachel Perkins

Object typeWigsAccessories (Clothing & dress)
AO ID
M00158_002

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R00601.M00158_003.Blonde synthetic wig worn by Deborah Mailman in the film Radiance (1998) directed by Rachel Perkins

Object typeWigsAccessories (Clothing & dress)
AO ID
M00158_003

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