David talks about the collections of pastoralist Frederic Bonney, including the remarkable drawings of Panga, whose work is a valuable record of life on the Paroo River from an Indigenous stationhand with traditional knowledge.

Panga: a Paakantye draughtsman on the Paroo in the 1870s

The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.

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Panga: a Paakantye draughtsman on the Paroo in the 1870s

Panga: a Paakantye draughtsman on the Paroo in the 1870s

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