Ochre from local ochre pit
Ochre from local ochre pit
Ochre from local ochre pit
Ochre from local ochre pit
Ochre from local ochre pit
Ochre from local ochre pit

Ochre from local ochre pit

Mineral
Ochre

Noongar people have used ochre for corroborees and ceremonial celebrations for centuries. This ochre is from the local ochre pit, which serviced people in the Gnowangerup, Stirling Ranges and Tambellup areas.

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Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre

A place where the local history of Noongar people in Gnowangerup is shared and looked after.

Ngowanjerindji is the local Noongar word for Gnowangerup, home of the mallee fowl. The Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation and Cultural Heritage Centre shares stories of local Noongar heritage, culture...

Address:

Lot 109 Alymore Street
Gnowangerup WA 6335
Australia

Tel:
(08) 9827 1488
Open Hours
Open by request. Contact Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation.
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Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview
Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre Overview

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