For thousands of years, the water-finding abilities of the Australian dingo (Canis dingo), has assisted human survival in one of the most extreme, arid environments on earth. In addition to their contribution to Traditional Aboriginal society as a guardian, living blanket, hunting assistant and companion, the dingo’s role as intermediary between the earth’s surface and...
Justine M. Philip, University of New England One of the many difficulties faced by the pioneers of Australia’s sheep industry was finding a reliable shepherd. Among the convict labour available, for every two experienced farm labourers there were five convicted sheep, horse, cattle or poultry thieves. The conditions were demanding. Convicts returning from pasture with...
Justine M. Philip, University of New England In traditional Aboriginal society, women travelled with canine companions draped around their waists like garments of clothing. Dingoes played an important role in the protection and mobility of the women and children, and are believed to have greatly extended women’s contribution to the traditional economy and food supply....
The cultural history of the Australian dingo and the species’ connection to the National Zoo. June 15, 2017, by Justine Philip, Institutional History Predoctoral Fellow This is the second in a two-part series on the international travels of the Australian Canis dingo and the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. For more information, check out Part I. Read the...
The cultural history of the Australian dingo and the species’ connection to the National Zoo. June 13, 2017, by Justine Philip, Institutional History Predoctoral Fellow This is the first in a two-part series on the international travels of the Australian Canis dingo and the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Check back on Thursday, June 15th for Part...
An examination of Dingo-Human encounters in Australian cultuiral and environmental heritage. PART FOUR
An examination of Dingo-Human encounters in Australian cultuiral and environmental heritage. PART THREE
An examination of Dingo-Human encounters in Australian cultuiral and environmental heritage. PART TWO
An examination of Dingo-Human encounters in Australian cultuiral and environmental heritage. PART ONE
This report examines the history and significance of indigenous companion animals within traditional Aboriginal society and in early Euro-Australian settlements. Working from historical photographic and anthropological records, the project constructs a visual and written record of these often-transient human-animal relationships, including cockatoos who spoke in Aboriginal language; companion brolgas; and the traditions of raising the...
