This edition of the OAS Journal once again traverses through time and space exploring aspects of Pacific cultures, from the first contact made by Captain James Cook in Hawaii to […]
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 […]
The Mariwai Project
by Shiva Lynn Burgos I have recently been on an expedition of discovery into the rites, rituals and arts of the Kwoma people of Mariwai village, Papua New Guinea. The […]
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor – Part VI
by Barry Craig. Continued from OAS Journal Vol.21 No.5. In this issue of the OAS Journal, I provide more details of Harry’s service with the AN&MEF and a sample of […]