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Warren Foster talks about different trees, bark and their purposes. He shares what was crafted from different woods and how they were made. Warren talks about crafting with wood and stone before other materials and crafting ways were introduced. Warren shares that multiple parts of a tree were used and that one tree could be used to craft many things.
| Custodian Name | Warren Foster |
|---|---|
| Location | Filmed in Wallaga Lake, NSW |
| Year | 2025 |
| Length | 0:08:41 |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Category | Objects & Making |
| Topic | Culture & Community Life |
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