First Contact - Perth, Western Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 31° 57.516 E 115° 51.302
50J E 391799 N 6463580
A newly unveiled 5m high sculpture
Waymark Code: WMQD3P
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 02/07/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The sculpture represents what the local aborigines would have thought was a big bird bringing their ancestors back to life when they first sighted the european ships approaching Western Australia
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: First Contact

Figure Type: Fantasy creature

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Laurel Nannup

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: January 2016

Materials used: Aluminium

Location: Elizabeth Quay
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