Corroboree in Wellington, New South Wales

Summary: 
Image of Corroboree drawn by William Curtis in Wellington NSW, on April 1847.
Description: 

Original title '[Corroboree] / Drawn by Wm. Curtis. April 1847. Wellington N.S. Wales.'

This drawing depicts a corroboree of Wiradjuri people, observed by two Europeans who are sitting in the foreground. The dancers (at left) seem to be wearing full tribal markings, the figures to the right appear to be variously dressed, possibly including government issue blankets.

The full catalogue record is online at http://archival.sl.nsw.gov.au/Details/archive/110327600.

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Location Description: 

Wellington NSW 2820, Australia. 

Original Date Description: 
April 1847
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Rights: 
Out of copyright: Artist died before 1955. Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales.
Identifier: 
FL1106432
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