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Aboriginal man armed for combat
Drawing 50 from the Watling Collection titled A Native of New South Wales equipt for Fight by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797
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18th Century Aboriginal Aborigine Armed Australasia Combat Indigenous People Native People Spear Thomas Watling Watling Sheild
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This striking 18th century drawing, titled "A Native of New South Wales equipt for Fight" from the Watling Collection, offers a powerful and poignant glimpse into the lives of the Indigenous people of Australia during the early colonial period. The Aboriginal man depicted in the illustration is shown armed for combat, holding a large spear in one hand and a shield in the other. His intense gaze and muscular physique convey a sense of strength, determination, and resilience in the face of the encroaching European settlers. The drawing, created by an anonymous artist known as the Port Jackson Painter, is believed to have been produced between 1788 and 1797. At the time, the British had recently established a penal colony in New South Wales, and contact between Indigenous Australians and Europeans was becoming more frequent. The illustration provides an important record of the traditional weapons and equipment used by Indigenous Australians during this period. The Watling Collection, which includes this drawing, is a valuable resource for scholars and historians studying the history of Australia and its Indigenous peoples. The collection, which is held by the National Library of Australia, contains a wealth of rare and unique materials related to the early colonial period, including maps, charts, and illustrations. The image of the Aboriginal man armed for combat serves as a powerful reminder of the complex and often fraught relationship between Indigenous Australians and European settlers during this period. It also underscores the importance of preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples, both in Australia and around the world.
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