Like indigenous lifeways on other continents, those of Australian Aborigines maintain a connection with the past in spite of modern pressures. Aboriginal art and artifacts mirror these robust, complex traditions and have much to teach us about reclaiming our own heritage. Aboriginal bark paintings are a highlight of the collection.

 

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