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Aboriginal breastplate for Geroone, Chief of Unanderra

Title
Aboriginal breastplate for Geroone, Chief of Unanderra
Description
A crescentric brass breastplate with a hole at the edge of each horn to attach a chain. "GEROONE / Chief of Unanderra" is engraved at the centre of the anterior surface. The breastplate features a foliated scroll design above the inscription.
Subject
Aboriginal breastplates
Subject
Ziegler, Harry
Subject
Geroone
Managed by
Item is held by the National Museum of Australia
Collection or series
Harry Ziegler collection
Date or place
Unanderra, New South Wales, Australia
Rights
This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced without the prior permission of the National Museum of Australia.
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