Making Shields Level 05 Yiman Elder among many other

Yiman Elder among many other things

This book looks at how shields were made from trees

The usage of these plants is considered from an Indigenous perspective

The content is suitable for any study of Indigenous Australians

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Making Shields Level 05 Yiman Elder among many otherThis is an introduction to the making of shields. Australia's First People used shields as a defence and also to carry food and water. This book looks at how shields were made from trees. It then reviews the decoration and painting of shields. Shield shapes and decoration showed great variation across Australia. Examples of shields have been illustrated.