Object number
M.2001.20
Title
Bat of the Aboriginal Youth Cricket team, 2001
Date
2001
Creator
Production reason
In commemoration of re-enacting the 1868 inaugural Australian cricket tour to the UK
Production notes
Artist signature on reverse J Jixy (?)
Material
Size
length: 85.5 cm
Description
Cricket bat with spliced cane handle, white twine wrapped. Painted in the traditional Australian Aboriginal style. Maroon background with multi-colour dots. Central green strip and horseshoe shapes depicts cricket pitch and players. Inscribed metal plaque on face, 'It's not just cricket'. Signed by players and artist to reverse.
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