Coolamons

Coolamons were at the heart of many aspects of family life within Aboriginal tribes. They could be found at all meals acting as both a plate and cutting board. Berries, yams and other vegetables were collected by using the Coolamon as a carrying container.

Water was stored in them, using large ones with the skin of a possum or wallaby for padding.  Even babies were nursed in coolamons.

Also, ochre was crushed and paint was made inside the coolamons, which was then used to paint the bodies and bark of our people.