I Dunno Nulla club for discussion

kronckew · 20th July 2015, 08:50 PM

just won this one on epray. australian 'nulla' club with animal decorations. 21.5 in. the kangaroo (to perpetuate the myth that when asked what that funny animal was, said 'i don't know) and the emu bird look a bit touristy - ie. too 'realistic', the other decorations look older & more native. they're a bit unclear, i see inklings of more scratched into it. will know more on arrival. was described as 'vintage'. any more info from the experts would be appreciated. thanks in advance.

Ian · 20th July 2015, 09:23 PM

I'm not an expert on these but I am Australian, so would venture to suggest that these are not traditional Aboriginal motifs. The emu and kangaroo look as though they were copied from the Australian Government coat of arms (see below). The other decorations look crude and non-specific.

Ian.

VANDOO · 22nd July 2015, 06:25 PM

I AGREE THESE DESIGNS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE COPIED FROM THE COAT OF ARMS. THIS SORT OF POKERWORK (WOOD BURNING) AND DEPICTIONS OF ANIMALS, FLOWERS, ECT. WERE INFLUENCED AT THE MISSION STATIONS WHERE THE ABORIGINALS WORKED OR STAYED. THE TRIBES HAD DESIGNS AND SIGNS THAT SERVED AS WRITING DEPICTING WATER HOLES, CAMPS AND WHAT TYPE OF GAME AND FOOD WAS AVAILABLE AND WHERE TO LOOK. THIS CAN BE SEEN TODAY IN SOME OF THE PAINTINGS OF DREAM TIME. THE FULL DEPICTIONS OF ANIMALS AND WARRIORS WAS USUALLY RESERVED FOR THE SACRED PLACES OFTEN IN OVERHANGS, CAVES OR ROCK WALLS. THEY EVEN HAVE THE X-RAY STYLE SHOWING BONES, MUSCLES AND ORGANS. THIS IS MY GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINALS AND NO DOUBT NEEDS MORE RESEARCH AND STUDY TO GET THE FULL AND CORRECT PICTURE.

20th July 2015, 08:50 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	I Dunno Nulla club for discussion just won this one on epray. australian 'nulla' club with animal decorations. 21.5 in. the kangaroo (to perpetuate the myth that when asked what that funny animal was, said 'i don't know) and the emu bird look a bit touristy - ie. too 'realistic', the other decorations look older & more native. they're a bit unclear, i see inklings of more scratched into it. will know more on arrival. was described as 'vintage'. any more info from the experts would be appreciated. thanks in advance. Attached Images

20th July 2015, 09:23 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,031	I'm not an expert on these but I am Australian, so would venture to suggest that these are not traditional Aboriginal motifs. The emu and kangaroo look as though they were copied from the Australian Government coat of arms (see below). The other decorations look crude and non-specific. Ian. Attached Images

22nd July 2015, 06:25 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I AGREE THESE DESIGNS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE COPIED FROM THE COAT OF ARMS. THIS SORT OF POKERWORK (WOOD BURNING) AND DEPICTIONS OF ANIMALS, FLOWERS, ECT. WERE INFLUENCED AT THE MISSION STATIONS WHERE THE ABORIGINALS WORKED OR STAYED. THE TRIBES HAD DESIGNS AND SIGNS THAT SERVED AS WRITING DEPICTING WATER HOLES, CAMPS AND WHAT TYPE OF GAME AND FOOD WAS AVAILABLE AND WHERE TO LOOK. THIS CAN BE SEEN TODAY IN SOME OF THE PAINTINGS OF DREAM TIME. THE FULL DEPICTIONS OF ANIMALS AND WARRIORS WAS USUALLY RESERVED FOR THE SACRED PLACES OFTEN IN OVERHANGS, CAVES OR ROCK WALLS. THEY EVEN HAVE THE X-RAY STYLE SHOWING BONES, MUSCLES AND ORGANS. THIS IS MY GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINALS AND NO DOUBT NEEDS MORE RESEARCH AND STUDY TO GET THE FULL AND CORRECT PICTURE.