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Ban-nel-lang meeting the Governor
Ban nel lang meeting the Governor by apointment after he was wounded by Willemaring in September 1790. Watercolour drawing from the Port Jackson Painter collection c. 1790, Watling Drawing no. 40
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18th Century Aboriginal Aborigine Anthropology Canoe Colonist Exploration Governor Indigenous People Jackson Meeting Native People Paddle Port Jackson Painter Thomas Watling Watling
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Ban Nel Ang's Historic Encounter with the Governor: A Pivotal Moment in Colonial Australia's Indigenous-Colonist Relations This evocative watercolor drawing, titled "Ban Nel Ang meeting the Governor," depicts an important moment in the history of Indigenous-Colonist relations in early colonial Australia. The scene unfolds at Port Jackson, the site of present-day Sydney Harbour, in September 1790. The Indigenous leader Ban Nel Ang, also known as Ban-nel-lang, is shown in the foreground, standing in a canoe, paddle in hand, as he meets with the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Barnetts. The waters of Port Jackson reflect the serene beauty of the harbor, with its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, trees, and clear blue waters. Ban Nel Ang, dressed in traditional Indigenous attire, gazes intently at the Governor, who is seated on the shore, surrounded by his colonial entourage. This meeting came about after Ban Nel Ang was wounded by an unnamed colonist, known as Willemaring, in a violent encounter that had taken place earlier that year. The Port Jackson Painter, whose work is represented in this drawing, skillfully captures the essence of this historic encounter. The artist's keen observation and attention to detail bring to life the people, their clothing, and the environment, providing an invaluable record of this significant moment in Australian history. This encounter between Ban Nel Ang and the Governor marked a pivotal point in the relationship between Indigenous Australians and the colonial authorities. It underscores the complexities of the early colonial period, a time of exploration, cultural exchange, and conflict, and serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of understanding and respecting the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples.
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