Summary

A 'Day' football made at Utopia in the style of a Sherrin football. It represents the dedication to Australian Rules football in Aboriginal communities.

Physical Description

A ball made of paperbark, bush string, twine, acrylic paint football. It is an elliptical shape with rounded ends, a textured surface finished from layers of wrapped string; painted red.

Significance

This football was specifically commissioned from Motorbike Paddy Ngal of Utopia by the museum's contemporary collection.

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