Australian Aborigines and South Sea Islanders: Implements, Weapons, and Curios

ClassificationsPrinted Materials-catalogs

Author Tyrrell's Museum

Publisher J. Evans Print Co.

Date1929

Made AtSydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia

MediumPaper and ink

Dimensions9 1/2 × 7 1/4 × 1/4 in. (24.1 × 18.4 × 0.6 cm)

Credit LineThe George Stanley Lodin Collection

Object number2015.17.1

DescriptionThis book serves both as a catalog and advertisement for Tyrrell’s Museum. Located in Sydney, Australia, the museum was part of James R. Tyrrell’s larger bookselling and art dealing enterprise. The catalog contains information about the museum’s Oceanic collections which were for sale. Also included in the catalog are several black and white plates featuring photos of native peoples, animals, artifacts and scenes.

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