Notes on Kurnai 150 pages
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[Diagram of body markings]
Kurnai Body Painting marks where used
Red ochre paint is painted on the cheek
Painted on the chest is line design of white clay red ochre and white clay paint
On the right arm are painted strips designs of white clay red ochre strips white clay strips red ochre strips
The left arm painted strips designs of white clay red ochre red ochre and white clay
On the stomach are painted strips design of red ochre white clay red ochre white clay and red ochre
Kurnai?
When used?
Document Details
Date
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Letter From
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Letter To
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Author
Howitt, Alfred William
Country
Australia
Colony/State
Victoria
Holding Institution
State Library of Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
MS9356/404
Medium
Notes
Region
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Locality
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Summary
MS 9356 [Series] Correspondence and notes concerning aboriginal tribes - Aboriginal tribes of Victoria. [Sub Series] Kurnai [Item Title] Notes by A. W. Howitt titled 'Kurnai. Various names of plants, language etc.'. [Summary note] Incorporates information from correspondents including Mr. McAlpine, J. C. McLeod and tribal informants. 145 pages. Box 1053 [Folder] 3(b) & 4(a) [State Library Victoria record 2018]
Physical Description
Correspondence and notes.