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'The old man was a teacher, passing on his talents and ideas to his family. When I research Albert Namatjira’s life, when I look at his work and when I paint our Country myself, I can feel him teaching me too and I feel at peace.' Vincent Namatjira speaking about his great-grandfather, Albert Namatjira.
Vincent Namatjira has curated a special display of works by his great-grandfather, acclaimed artist Albert Namatjira to accompany his exhibition, Australia in colour.
Vincent Namatjira, Australia in colour | Free, until 21 June. nga.gov.au/exhibitions/vincent-namatjira-australia-in-colour/
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Vincent Namatjira: Australia in colour is a Tarnanthi touring exhibition presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia.
Albert Namatjira, Western Arrarnta people, Illara Creek, Western James Range, Central Australia, c. 1945, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of Marilyn Darling AC in memory of Gordon Darling AC CMG 2016. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program. © Namatjira Legacy Trust/ Copyright Agency
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Archaeologists using cutting-edge laser technology have uncovered the remnants of an ancient city in Tonga.
Researchers said it could be one of the first cities of the Pacific, and the findings prove urbanisation existed in Tonga hundreds of years earlier than originally thought.
Full story: www.abc.net.au/pacific/archaeologists-uncover-tonga-ancient-city/103699150
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A spiked totokia club from Fiji is featured here, boasting a unique design. In contrast to the gunstock shape of the sali and cali clubs, the totokia features a relatively straight shaft with a heavy circular head perpendicular to the shaft. Numerous stout spikes From this circular head give the appearance of a pineapple, although the pandanus fruit is the inspiration for the design. From the centre of the knob is a long, foreboding spike. Similar to the spikes featured on the cali and sali clubs, this spike was meant to puncture the skull of the victim. When not used in battle or for executions, the fearsome weapon could be a social status or prestige marker.
Did you know? This ancient weapon inspired the deadly gaffi stick wielded by the Tusken Raiders in the iconic Star Wars franchise! From its debut in 1977 to its recent appearance in 2021's The Book of Boba Fett, the design continues to captivate audiences.
The club featured here was acquired by the Übersee-Museum in 1934 from Walther Schimpf, an economic consultant from Leipzig.
Ready to explore more remarkable objects? Visit the Übersee-Museum's collection for a journey through Fiji and Oceania's history: bremen.museum-digital.de/objects?s=collection%3A23+place%3A32394+§ion=results_list&mode=grid&...
Inventory Number: D06997
Donator: Walther Schimpf
Date Collected: circa early/mid 19th century
Photo Attribution: CC BY-SA 4.0 Übersee-Museum Bremen
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This well-crafted weapon was purchased by Otto Tetens and referred to by him as a “three-toothed” Gilbert Islands spear with shark teeth. Thanks to the preservation of Tetens’ diaries and letter to the Übersee-Museum, we know that Tetens purchased the spear on 1 August 1902 for 7.5 marks from customs officer Schmolck in Samoa. Schmolck claimed that when he had bought it, the seller wished for 20 marks, and upon returning to Germany Tetens priced the piece to the Übersee-Museum for 12 marks. According to the Bowers Museum, this spear/lance type is known as a Te Mangau.
The design of this Te Mangau fits historical descriptions of such weapons. When US Captain Charles Wilkes approached the islands in 1838, he noted in his Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition v.5 that most people encountered had their arms and legs covered in scars and unhealed gashes. He attributed these wounds to weapons like this Te Mangau, which were said to cause severe gashes rather than devastating wounds. Wilke’s description of the spears/lances encountered in 1838 is strikingly similar to the spear pictured here. He writes, “The spears are equally formidable, and four rows of shark’s teeth are inserted in them; some are the uncommon length of twenty feet, but they are usually about eight or ten feet long, and have prongs projecting from their sides also armed with teeth” (p.49). This spear is 114 cm or just under four feet. The shaft was likely cut down to make transport or handling of the spear more manageable for Schmolck or Tetens. Such modifications have, over time, led to the impression that these were swords. However, historical sources rarely mention swords with auxiliary blades.
👉To see more Kiribati shark teeth weapons (and more beautiful objects) along with other objects from Oceania, check out the Ubersee-Museum collection online at bremen.museum-digital.de/objects?s=collection%3A23+place%3A136+§ion=results_list&mode=grid&st...
(Available in English and German)
👉Or check out the writings of Otto Tetens at www.uebersee-museum.de/en/about-us/the-museum/collection/tetens-samoa-studies/ (Available in English and German)
Collector: Otto Tetens
Date Collected: 1 August 1902
Inventory Number: D07874
Photo Attribution: CC BY-SA 4.0 Übersee-Museum Bremen
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