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V22 Issue 3

Author Professor Peter McCabe, OAS Journal Editor Dr. Jim Elmslie, and author Dr. Barry Craig discuss matters Oceanic at the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Oceanic Encounters Through Time and Space

12/07/2017 Cover Story, V22 Issue 3

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

12/07/2017 Lectures, V22 Issue 3

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

12/07/2017 All Journal Articles, Cultures, V22 Issue 3

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 …

James Cook meets King Kalani’ōpu’u (Blake Erickson & Nicholas Starte). (Photo by Damien Higginbotham).

Between Worlds: A new musical theatre work reimagining James Cook’s encounter with the Hawai’ians

12/07/2017 Theatre, V22 Issue 3

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 …

Applying finishing touches to a spirit figure

The Mariwai Project

12/07/2017 Cultures, V22 Issue 3

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 …

The hemlaut mask from Ogilvy on the left and a hemlaut for one dancer on the right; collected by B. Craig, 1993; A.74139. Pacific Cultures Gallery, South Australian Museum.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor – Part VI

12/07/2017 Research, V22 Issue 3

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 …

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