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

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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 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.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 021.Fishing spear

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS021

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R01818.ATS 023.Shield from Yuendumu

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentShields
AO ID
ATS023

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R01818.ATS 028.Small fishing spear

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS028

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R01818.ATS029.Hair bobbin

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArt - Crafts - Weaving
AO ID
ATS029

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R01818.ATS030.Ceremonial spear

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS030

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R01818.ATS031.Ceremonial spear

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS031

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R01818.ATS032.Spear (with blue glass tip)

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS032

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R01818.ATS033.Spear

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS033

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R01818.ATS 040.Thrusting spear

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS040

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R01818.ATS 045.Fighting club

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armament
AO ID
ATS045

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R01818.ATS 047.Spearthrower

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS047

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R01818.ATS 051.Club

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentWeapons - Clubs and fighting sticks
AO ID
ATS051

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R01818.ATS 059.Spearthrower

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS059

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R01818.ATS 060.Spearthrower

Created
not after 1989
Object typeObjectsEquipmentArms & armamentSpears
AO ID
ATS060

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