A man lying on a blanket with his head resting on a shield and two boomerangs. String has been tightly wrapped around his thigh to hold open a deep incision and ensure scarring as part of a mourning ceremony.

No former AP number located.

144. 'Man showing [illegible] cutting leg mourning.'

Photograph taken central Australia.

Tindale Tribes: Waramanga.

CreatorFrancis James Gillen
ControlAA108/50/2/144
Date Range1890  -  1902
Quantity   1   Print
FormatsLoose Photographic Prints
Series AA 108/50
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