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Possum hunting
ceremony Pen and black-brown ink, red ink wash on paper, 27.6 x 35.8 cm, by Tommy McRae, c. 1880 National Gallery of Victoria |
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| Possibly from the Echuca or Goulburn River area, the scene depicts Aboriginal men dancing during a hunting ceremony. A man is shown in the tree at the centre, hunting a possum. Such ceremonies helped strengthen social bonds, passing on hunting techniques while reinforcing sustainable practices and respect for nature. |
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