Aboriginal Arts and Crafts in the Northern Territory, Australia

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Aboriginal Arts and Crafts in the Northern Territory

Australia's Aboriginal people have a strong material culture that is intricately bound to their ritual life and the methods by which it is produced haven't changed for centuries, although today "modern" materials are also used. In central Australia, everyday craft objects like boomerangs, shields and spears are made the old way and string, woven from human hair is important in ceremonial use.

Aboriginal art objects, like paintings made on bark and the famous "didjeridu" drone pipes are now made for sale and are an important source of income for many groups. There are famous artists, commanding high prices.

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