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ABORIGINAL CULTURAL STICK

Overview

Wooden stick which has been smoothed through use. The stick has a larger head at one end, which has been cut from a tree at one time. The head tapers down quite quickly and the remainder of the stick is of a relatively uniform diameter, slowly tapering to

Historical information

The stick was found in the hills of Armadale and was taken to the finder's home. These people started to feel unwell and brought the stick to Rockingham Council. A smoking ceremony was completed and the stick remained at City of Rockingham until it was do

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2023.37
Material
Wood
Keywords
HAYWARD Paul
WHADJUK
Armadale
City of Rockingham
Statement of significance

This item represents the continual use and occupation of lands that are today the City of Armadale by the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Last modified
Wednesday, 27 May, 2026
Completeness
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City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

A wooden stick which has a larger head at one end, which has been cut from a tree at one time. The head tapers down quite quickly and the remainder of the stick is of a relatively uniform diameter, slowly tapering toward the opposite end of the stick, which has been broken off at some time.
The head of an Aboriginal Cultural Stick
The head of an Aboriginal Cultural stick that has been smoothed and polished through use.

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