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The inspired dream : life as art in Aboriginal Australia / edited by Margie K. C. West

by Margaret K. C. West

This resource contains materials relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including names and images of deceased persons. It includes historically sensitive terminology and descriptions within its contents.

Accession 19582 ISBN 0730700216 Publisher Queensland Art Gallery
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