Here in Perth we have been waiting 5 years for the refurbishment of our state museum. The new museum has been named “Boola Bardip” which means “Many Stories” in the local Aboriginal language. The most impressive thing about the museum is the way indigenous people are represented, not with a token exhibition out the back but with an entry level permanent exhibition, amazing temporary exhibition and Aboriginal objects and artworks throughout all of the galleries.
The current temporary exhibition is called “Songlines – Tracking the Seven Sisters“. This exhibition features some amazing woven sculptures of the sisters displayed dramatically on reflective plinths and hanging from the ceiling. There are also many painted canvases on display along with objects, stories and films.
There are more woven sculptures elsewhere in the museum.
Also on display are numerous baskets, pots and this beautiful decorated kangaroo skin.
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