Colonial relics
Colonial relics
Two sculptures at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra have become the centre of a controversy about the depiction of aboriginal people. The sculptures depicting aboriginal faces are included in a series of 26 gargoyles depicting animals. They were installed in 1940, but debate about whether it is appropriate for them to stay has been renewed.
Aboriginal elder Matilda House said the memorial was a national body that should respect the rights of aboriginal people.
Publication Date:
14/04/2009