King Plates: A History of Aboriginal Gorgets

Jakelin Troy

$26.95

Publication Date: January 1st, 1993

Publisher:

Aboriginal Studies Press

ISBN:

9780855752477

Pages:

151

Description

This book describes and illustrates the large collection of Aboriginal gorgets held by the National Museum of Australia. However, it is far more than a mere catalogue—it provides a comprehensive history of king plates, describes other gorgets not in the collection, lists references to pictures of Aboriginal people wearing gorgets, and includes a useful bibliography.

About the Author

Jakelin Troy headed the New South Wales (NSW) Aboriginal Languages Research and Resource Centre (ALRRC), established by the NSW Government within the NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs, to play a key role in the preservation and revitalization of indigenous languages in New South Wales. She has extensive experience researching and documenting Aboriginal languages.