The four spears, which are all that remain of the original 40 spears, are regarded by the Gweagal as national treasures and the tribe still uses a very similar multi-pronged spear to fish today.

Forty spears were recorded as being taken by Captain Cook from the villages of the Gweagal people. It’s not clear what happened to the rest. Noeleen Timbery hopes more will be discovered.

Four spears stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew after he arrived at Botany Bay more than 250 years ago have been repatriated to their traditional owners. The spears were among 40 recorded as ...

, is a masterful depiction of both sides of Cook’s story. One can see the accepted and widespread colonial narrative. But, by following a process built in the artwork, one starts uncovering ...