Koori Hunter Bollard - Geelong Waterfront, Victoria, AU
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S 38° 07.899 E 144° 21.386
55H E 268297 N 5776276
This Koori hunter depicts the Wathaurong tribe, who were the original inhabitants of this part of Victoria.
Waymark Code: WMNY3J
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/21/2015
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The hunting club in the left hand of the hunter is called a "Warra Warr", while the pronged spear in his other hand is known as a "Karrp".
This sculpted bollard is one of the iconic colourful bollards along the Geelong waterfront. These wooden characters depict the fascinating history and development of Geelong. They were created between 1994 and 1999 for the Geelong City Council by Jan Mitchell (1940-2008), who was assisted by carver Pieter Roos and artist John Starr.
Type of wood carving: Combination of carving tools
Other type:
Outside Wooden Display Carvings
Artist's Name: Jan Mitchell
Approximate size/height: 2m
Type of wood: Hardwood gums (recovered timber pylons from the old Yarra Street Pier)
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Visit Instructions:
All logs must be the result of an actual visit to the wooden carving.
"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.