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

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R01078.ATS672.Burny Bean Necklace

Creator
Ancestor
Created
unknown
Object typeObjectsNecklacesClothing & dress
AO ID
ATS672

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R02041.ATS1041.Acceptance

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

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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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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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R01818.ATS 002.Shield from Queensland

Created
early 20th century?
Object typeObjectsEquipmentShields
AO ID
ATS002

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R01818.ATS 003.Shield from Queensland

Created
early 20th century?
Object typeObjectsEquipmentShields
AO ID
ATS003

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R01818.ATS 004.Woodcarved lizard

Created
not after 1989
Object typeArtObjectsCarvingWood carving
AO ID
ATS004

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R01818.ATS 005.Fighting club

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armament
AO ID
ATS005

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R01818.ATS 006.Spearthrower (double shell grip)

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpearsShells (Anatomy)Seeds
AO ID
ATS006

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R01818.ATS007.Ceremonial Head Dress

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsHeadgearHeaddressesHeadbands (Headgear)
AO ID
ATS007

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R01818.ATS 008.Boomerang with hunting scene

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsBoomerangs
AO ID
ATS008

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R01818.ATS 010.Carved wooden mouse

Created
not after 1989
Object typeArtObjectsCarving
AO ID
ATS010

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R01818.ATS 013.Smoking pipe (Luniny or Bamutuka)

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsPipes (Smoking)
AO ID
ATS013

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R01818.ATS 017.Small spear

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS017

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R01818.ATS 018.Spearthrower

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS018

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R01818.ATS 019.String bag

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsContainersBasketsBagsWeavingArt
AO ID
ATS019

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R01818.ATS 020.Boab nut (carved with snake and fish motif)

Created
not after 1989
Object typeArtObjectsCarvingWood carving
AO ID
ATS020

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R01818.ATS 021.Fishing spear

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS021

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R01818.ATS022.Emu feathered dance wand

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsReligion - Rites - Ceremonial objectsFeathers
AO ID
ATS022

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