The Art of Warfare in Papua New Guinea
By Clémentine Débrosse, Pacific Arts volunteer, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Traditionally, warfare was one of the most important actions of a man’s life in Papua New Guinea. It was …
Pacific Presences: Current Research into Oceanic art and European Museums
By Dr Erna Lilje, Research Associate For some decades, museums have had to reflect upon and re-imagine what they do and for whom. Museums that hold ethnographic collections have become …
STONED – Lithic Technology of the Ancient Polynesians
NEXT LECTURE Wednesday, July 19, Australian Museum, 6.30 for 7.00pm. OAS & Australian Museum members $25, others $35, includes substantial refreshments and wine. Mark Blackburn will be presenting a lecture …
Patterns in Beaded Aprons of Cenderawasih (Geelvink) Bay – Symbols of Cultural Beliefs
Patterns in Beaded Aprons of Cenderawasih (Geelvink) Bay – Symbols of Cultural Beliefs by Professor Peter McCabe, University of Adelaide Aprons of varying styles have traditionally been worn throughout New …
Between Worlds: A new musical theatre work reimagining James Cook’s encounter with the Hawai’ians
Between Worlds: A new musical theatre work reimagining James Cook’s encounter with the Hawai’ians by Nick Higginbotham James Cook’s 18th Century voyages of discovery brought home an unparalleled wealth of …