Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Material

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage items in collections

This section concentrates on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage items that are commonly found in collections, and which are most at risk of deterioration. These include items made from:

• feathers;

• dyed fibres;

• fibres;

• seeds;

• carved wood;

• painted bark;

• painted wood;

• natural pigments;

• natural gums, waxes and resins;

• paintings on canvas;

• printed fabrics; and

• paintings and drawings on paper;