Two Aborigines and canoes Whole drawing Two Aborigines; one with markings on the chest and across the shoulders resembling a crucifix. The other Aborigine is launching a spear from a spear-thrower with his right hand and holding a shield with his left. Other sketches include two shields; a bark hut; four bark canoes one containing an Aborigine paddling. Sketches probably made at Botany Bay April 1770 Image taken from Sketches made in Captain Cook's First Voyage 1768-1771. Originally published in 1770. Illustrated by Sydney Parkinson.