"Aboriginal bark dish - used to get ashes to rub on new born babies to harden their skin. Brought from McCrays Station, Murchison in Western Australia by my brother Joe, early this century 1904"Wooden dish, scoop shape, no design or colouring, rough rim.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, domestic implement, aboriginal bark dish

Previous Access No. 110. Old accession book tells us that this stone is an anvil otherwise known as a Nardoo Stone from the Nanya TribeAnvil, round and flattish shaped stone, edges are irregular and flaked. Both sides of stone are smooth - one side being flat while the other is slightly convex.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, nardoo stone, anvil, aboriginal stone

"A veritable powder puff of the stone ages and one of the most interesting relics of the Aborigines yet found on Phillip Island. A Grinding Mill for the soft red stone used for decorating the body. It was picked up by Mr H. R. Balfour of Hopetown Road, Toorak, in November 1904 and was kindly given to a member of the Phillip Island & Western Port Historical Society. Although used for the last ime more than 100 years earlier, some of the ground stone adheres to the surface that has been smoothed by much use." Taken from the label associated with this object. This label is a typed version of the original label.Grinding mill, oval shaped, stone is very regular and smooth with a textured surface. One side is worn flat and smooth and has traces of red ochre on it.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, aboriginal grinding mill

Previous Access No. 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. UnderdownStone axe, oval in shape, tapered more at one end. The rounded blade of the axe is smooth and honed to a relatively sharp edgeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe

Previous Access No. was possibly 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. Underdown.Stone axe, elongated oval in shape, rounded and bulbous at one end while the other widens out to a rounded shaped blade. One side of axe is smooth other side is rough and shows classical flaked marks. Stone black in colour.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe

Stone scraper, elongated shape. Flat one side, pointed on the other side. Fine grain stone, grey colour.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone scraper

Stone scraper, elongated shape. Flat one side, pointed on the other. Serrated edge. Fine grain stone. Beige in colour.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone scraper

Stone scraper, irregular squarish shaped stone. Edges are honed. Light orangy-brown coloured stone.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone scraper

Stone scraper, irregular shaped, pointed at one end. Grey coloured stone.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone scraper

"Black Fellows Bread - found at Kilcunda in holes. When dug up fresh is like rice in colour and grain - tasted quite nice." Taken from display text.Black fellows bread, irregular shape. Flat one side, rounded on the other, blackened on the outer surface.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, food, black fellows bread, kilcunda

"Cleverly worked to produce sharp & jagged edges" From the old display label.Stone Knife, roundish in shape, irregular edges. Creamy white coloured stone, possibly quartz.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone knife, phillip island

"Cleverly worked to produce sharp & jagged edges" From the old display label.Stone Knife, elongated in shape, irregular edges. Light beige coloured stone, possibly quartz.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone knife, phillip island

"Cleverly worked to produce sharp & jagged edges". From the old display label.Stone knife, elongated in shape, irregular edges. Light beige coloured stone, possibly quartz.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone knife, phillip island

"Cleverly worked to produce sharp & jagged edges". From the old display label.Stone Knife, irregular shape with sharpened edges. Light grey coloured stone.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone knife, phillip island

"Cleverly worked to produce sharp & jagged edges." From the old display label.Stone Knife, almost crescent shape, with irregular and sharpened edges. Dark browny-red coloured stone.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone knife, phillip island

Wooden boomerang. Curved 'V' shaped boomerang. Wood has been smoothed to a dull sheen. Ends are tapered and rounded. There appears to be traces of red ochre on one side of the boomerang.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting, boomerang

Large concave stone. Nardoo Stone of Nanya Tribe.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone implement, nardoo stone, anvil, aboriginal stone

Found by Ossie Underdown, possibly with 2 other axes entries 5 & 6.Stone Axeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe, mrs hardy

Used from 1842 by aboriginal "Peter" - employed by Mr. McHaffie.Angled wooden implement, sharp down two edges with a longer rounded handle and ornamental butt.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, wooden tool, wooden implement, mrs hardy

Used from 1842 by aboriginal "Peter" - employed by Mrs McHaffieAngled wooden impliment - flat on two faces, sharpened at the edges.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, wooden tool, wooden implement, mrs hardy

used from 1842 by aboriginal "Peter" employed by Mrs McHaffieAngled Wooden Implement - flat on two faces. Sharpened at the edges.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, wooden tool, wooden implement, mrs hardy

Donated by Alan West found Fregon, South Australia (now Northern Territory)Light brown Grinding Stoneaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Boomerang. Length 530mm. Maker unknown. Place Victoria. No specific provenance.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting & fighting implement, boomerang

UnknownA heavy hunting and fighting boomerang with an incised design typical of the area of origin. Striped ovals design - little bird feet.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting & fighting implement, boomerang

On Loan from Alan WestPortable Mortar Stonelocal aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, mortar stone

Donated by Alan West found in Northern TerritoryFlat light brown Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Donated by Michael CleelandUnifacially - flaked Pebble Axelocal aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, pebble axe

Upper Grinding Stone donated by Alan WestLight coloured flat Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Beaked Boomerang ornamented with red ochre, fine grooves on obverse side. This is a special form of Boomerang used in fighting at close quarters or as a missile. The purpose of the beak is to catch on any defensive object being used by the person under attack. Used as items of trade - is made by tribes in West Queensland and Northern Central Australia.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang

Hardwood Shield ornamented with red ochre zig zag grooves on outer side.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hardwood shield