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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...

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...

Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas mural shows coal damage

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Blak Douglas mural "Coal Face"
Archibald Prize Winner Blak Douglas to Unveil Mural Addressing Coal Damage in Redfern Dhungatti artist and 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas unveils his new...

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...

Google Lens Can Help Determine the Worth of Old Collectibles

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Kewpie doll
In the age of smartphones and instant information, the world is at our fingertips like never before. From finding the nearest coffee shop to...

Sacred Kachina dolls of Hopi & Pueblo Native Americans

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Common kachina figures in regalia Drawings of Kachina dolls (tihu-tui) from Fewkes, 1894
Kachina dolls, also spelled as "katsina" dolls, are sacred and ceremonial objects created by the Hopi and Pueblo Native American tribes of the southwestern...

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...

“Lost tribe happy in modern world” says Melbourne newspaper

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The 1984 headline Pintupi Nine Lost tribe
The story of the 'Last Nomads' - the 'Pintupi Nine' desert nomads who walked out of the desert in 1984 searching for other Pintupi...

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...

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