Central Western Plains: Corroboree, 1847

Summary: 
This drawing depicts a campfire corroboree of Wiradjuri people, observed by two Europeans who are sitting in the foreground.
Description: 

Full catalogue record available online at: http://archival.sl.nsw.gov.au/Details/archive/110327600.

Cultural Narrative: 

This drawing depicts a campfire corroboree of Wiradjuri people, observed by two Europeans who are sitting in the foreground. The male dancers (at left) are painted-up for the ceremony, while the female figures to the right appear to be in a combination of traditional and European dress, possibly including government-issue blankets.

Location: 
Original Date Description: 
1847
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Language: 
Wiradjuri
Source: 
Purchased from Turn O' the Century Antiques, May 2005
Identifier: 
ML 1374; FL1106432
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