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Hard Yakka! Grass Tree Resin (Xanthorrhoea)

Large resin nodules being melted in a pot, for use in spear making. Photo: © koorihistory.com The Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea) is a genus of approximately 30 flowering plants endemic to Australia, which...

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Spears: Form & Function

Prior to invasion, the spear was the principle weapon used in Australia by Aboriginal people for hunting and combat purposes. In its simplest form a traditionally produced spear is a weapon consisting...

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