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Bilas: Body Adornment of Papua New Guinea exhibition

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A Chimbu tribe chief’s face is painted with charcoal and crushed seashells. Bird of paradise feathers adorn his headdress and nose piercing.
Sydney, 2023: Body adornment, or BILAS in the local language of PNG, is a powerful and integral part of Papua New Guinea (PNG) culture. Now, Bilas: Body Adornment...

Papua New Guinea photography tour with David Kirkland

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PNG David Kirkland
One of the world's most widely published travel photographers, David Kirkland has partnered with boutique tour operator Crooked Compass to guide two small-group tours...

Origin of “Welcome to Country” Nimbin Aquarius Festival 1973

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Welcome to Country at Mardi Grass © Mark Anning photo 2021
Amongst the many firsts, the first Aquarius Festival held the first "Welcome to Country" performed in the country for non-Indigenous Australians in 1973

Australian Aboriginal spears taken by James Cook repatriated

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Four Australian Aboriginal spears – cared for by Cambridge’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology – are to be repatriated after Trinity College agreed to permanently return them to the country.
Cambridge's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology will repatriate four Australian Aboriginal spears, which were taken by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770 from Kamay (Botany...

What to look for in Antique Native American Jewelry

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Santo Domingo necklaces
You may not realize it, but some of the best antique jewelry wasn't made with gold, diamonds, or pearls. Navajo and other Native American...

OpenField Arts Festival in Berry NSW, June 22 to 25, 2023

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OpenField Arts Festival
A new contemporary arts festival will be held in the historic town of Berry from June 22 to 25, 2023, further establishing the Shoalhaven...

What to look for in collecting Native American Blankets

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Navajo blanket c. 1868
Native American blankets are a significant and culturally rich aspect of Native American art and heritage. These blankets are often handmade and reflect the...

FBI Foils Geronimo’s Headdress Sale

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Geronimo's Headdress
Geronimo was a famous Apache Indian who was known as a great medicine man and spiritual leader. For years, the Apaches, like many Native...

New Cultural Rights Legislation targets fake Indigenous art

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Fake Art Harms Culture
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and businesses have been disadvantaged by the sale of inauthentic arts and crafts, which leads to cultural and...

The Bulletin’s 2004 story on the Pinputi Nine

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The Bulletin, 1978 - The Sorry Saga or our Last Nomads
The Bulletin was an Australian weekly magazine that ceased publishing in January 2008. There were numerous stories in the Bulletin regarding 'Lost Tribes' and the...