Corroboree Collection

Arunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing a new corroboree, 1922. Artist: Baldwin Spencer
Arunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing a new corroboree, 1922. For indigenous Australians, the corroboree comes closest to a modern concept of theatre

Australia, Queensland, Laura. Indigenous dancers performing at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

Yellow-throated Miner - Three of a group of four birds that were all calling together
DH-4470 Yellow-throated Miner - Three of a group of four birds that were all calling together, in a display known as a corroboree Near Finke, Northern Territory, Australia

Australian aboriginal with a shield used as percussion instrument during a corroboree dance. Musician of New Holland
FLO4695345 Australian aboriginal with a shield used as percussion instrument during a corroboree dance. Musician of New Holland

Australian aboriginal dancing at a corroboree. Body painted with pipe clay and red ochre
FLO4695397 Australian aboriginal dancing at a corroboree. Body painted with pipe clay and red ochre. Native of New South Wales dancing

Western Australia - Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree
Western Australia, Australia - Five Australian Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree (an an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony which may take the form of a sacred ritual or an informal gathering)

Australian Corroberee - Scanned 1880 Engraving

Australian aboriginal with a shield used as percussion instrument during a corroboree dance. Musician of New Holland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature

Australian aboriginal dancing at a corroboree. Body painted with pipe clay and red ochre. Native of New South Wales dancing

Aborigines of Australia, Corroboree dance. Date: 1842

Australia: A Corroboree (engraving)
5218039 Australia: A Corroboree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corroboree)

Scene from a Corroboree (colour litho)
2799251 Scene from a Corroboree (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from a Corroboree)

Australia, Queensland, Laura. Indigenous dancer from the Lockhart River community at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

Australia, Queensland, Laura. Indigenous dance troupe at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

Picture No. 10865335
Southern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne corroboree) lives in sphagnum moss during breeding. Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia Date:

Croc in the lilies
A saltwater crocodile at Corroboree Billabong, Mary River

Aborigines Dancing 1850S
Aboriginals performing a Corroboree or native dance

Racial / Aborigine 1873
Corroboree of native Australians at Coolaminga

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of corroboree, a traditional Aboriginal gathering and celebration that has been passed down through generations. From the Arunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing for a new corroboree in 1922 to the indigenous dancers performing at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival in Queensland, these captivating displays of culture showcase the rich heritage and artistic expression of Australia's First Nations people. Incorporating music, dance, storytelling, and intricate body paintings they can an integral part of Indigenous Australian identity. Witness the mesmerizing Yellow-throated Miner birds as they come together in harmony during their own avian corroboree near Finke in Northern Territory. Travel to Western Australia where Aborigine Elders stand proud and ready for a spiritual gathering filled with ancient rituals and customs. Step into history with images capturing scenes from past corroborees - an Australian aboriginal holding a shield used for protection during dances or an engraving depicting a lively Corroboree taking place. These snapshots transport us back to moments when communities united under starlit skies to honor their ancestors and connect with the land. Experience firsthand the energy radiating from indigenous dancers as they perform at various festivals across Queensland's Laura region. The Lockhart River community showcases its unique cultural traditions while dance troupes captivate audiences with their synchronized movements and powerful storytelling. Corroboree is more than just entertainment; it is a profound connection between people, nature, spirituality, and history. It serves as a reminder of Australia's diverse cultural tapestry woven by its First Nations peoples since time immemorial.