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Australian Aborigines hunting Kangaroo with boomerangs
Australian Aboriginals hunting Kangaroo with boomerangs and young Aboriginal children swinging on ropes tied to a tree. Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 11574481
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aboriginal Aboriginals Aborigine Anthropology Australian Boomerang Cockatoo Dwellings Hole Hunt Hunts Huts Kangaroo Kangaroos Population Ropes Swing Swinging Tribal Weapon Boomerangs
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Australia with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of Australian Aborigines in their traditional hunting scene. Dating back to circa 1903, this powerful photograph captures the essence of community and connection as Aboriginal hunters use their expertly crafted boomerangs to take down kangaroos, while young children playfully swing on ropes tied to a tree. This evocative image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for any art collection or cultural display, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring strength and beauty of Indigenous Australian culture.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.2cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 20th century, depicting Australian Aborigines engaged in a traditional hunting practice using boomerangs to hunt kangaroos. The scene unfolds in the Australian outback, with the arid landscape dotted with eucalyptus trees and a water hole in the background. The Aboriginal hunters, dressed in minimal clothing and adorned with body paint, focus intently on their hunt, their expressions determined and serious. In the foreground, young Aboriginal children swing playfully on ropes tied to a tree, their laughter echoing through the stillness of the scene. The use of boomerangs as hunting weapons is a significant aspect of Aboriginal culture, with these curved, aerodynamically-designed throwing sticks having been used for thousands of years. This image offers a glimpse into the lives of the indigenous population, providing a window into their rich history and cultural traditions. The huts and dwellings, made from natural materials, can be seen in the background, adding to the sense of authenticity and the connection to the land. This photograph is an important reminder of the anthropological and historical significance of the Australian Aboriginal people and their deep-rooted traditions.
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