Posted on Aug 30, 2021
Aboriginal possum cloaks: 'This one tells my story'
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Possum skin cloaks have been used by Aboriginal people in south-east Australia as an expression of individual identity.
But the traditional practice was almost lost after colonisation.
Mitch Mahoney, 24, tells the BBC why he's helping to drive its resurgence.
But the traditional practice was almost lost after colonisation.
Mitch Mahoney, 24, tells the BBC why he's helping to drive its resurgence.
Aboriginal possum cloaks: 'This one tells my story'
Posted from bbc.com
Melbourne
Australia
Culture
Tradition
Posted 3 y ago
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel You come up with some of the best feeds. This shows that it wasn't just American expansion that tried to wipe out native customs and traditions. Thanks for the education.
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