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Aboriginal Adult Male Painted Doll
Overview
Painted Aboriginal adult male doll wearing a red loin cloth. There is a pattern painted on the dolls torso, arms, legs and face. The doll is wearing a red loin cloth and is wearing a red headband.
Allegedly, the painted pattern on the doll is meant to depict Yagan or Midgegooroo. However, we are unsure which pattern depicts which man.
If you have anymore information about this object please get in touch with us at museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
Details
Details
Contextual information
The doll is part of a range of Aboriginal character toys, busts and statuettes being made by locally based Karda Products for childcare centres, tourists and families. Noongar leader Ken Colbung, his daughter Esandra Colbung and their business partner Lily Bhavna Kauler, had designed and made a limited number of the dolls.
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Last modified
Thursday, 1 February, 2024
City of Wanneroo Museum Collections
City of Wanneroo Museum Collections
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