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Dingo skin rug

Buggy (carriage) rug made from 12 rectangle-cut dingo skins backed with maroon felt. The felt has ascalloped edge and is detailed with yellow woven cord which is sewn around the edge and looped at the corners. One end features four hanging dingo tails.

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National Museum of Australia

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Photograph of dingo looking out from grass-covered sand.

About 5000 years ago

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