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Blog: Material culture

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A Rare Pine Needle & Raffia Mat by Marilyne Nicholls

A Rare Pine Needle and Raffia Mat by Marilyne Nicholls

Art Material culture Collection

16 Nov 2018 Rita Metzenrath

In 2016, AIATSIS acquired a tiny woven object only 16cm in diameter for our Art and Object Collection. Its small size belies the complex story behind its creation.

AIATSIS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, culture and community.

We pay our respects to elders past and present.

Laurie Baymarrwaŋa

Jimmy Pike

Preserve, Strengthen and Renew in Community

Ngarinyman to English Dictionary

Family History Month

Blog: Material culture

A Rare Pine Needle & Raffia Mat by Marilyne Nicholls