A tall mMuseum display case holds many artefacts and weapons, the most prominent a wooden shield about the size and shape of a skateboard, hanging vertically.

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Gietch / Gidgee

Spear

Credit: WA Museum

By the time they left King George Sound, the crew of Phillip Parker King's expedition had bought about 100 spears. A spear would sell for half a ship's biscuit.

Made by Greg Nannup (MH 01.121)

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