Aboriginal fish trap

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Illustration of an Aboriginal fish trap
Illustration of an Aboriginal fish trap
Illustration from WA Museum

This is an illustration of an Aboriginal fish trap based upon a 1930s account by a Western Australian settler. The image can be found in the Maritime Museum in Fremantle. Aboriginal maritime history is rich and diverse but little research has been undertaken into this fascinating area of the contribution of Aboriginal people to our State’s maritime history and industries.

Maritime History - introduction Swan River Gallery