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Keira Jenkins

REVEALED: Incredible return of carved tree inspires community - The Real Truth

The dhulu will be returned to Gamilaraay people after being in a Swiss museum for 85 years. (Omar Lemke/AAP PHOTOS)

A culturally significant carved dhulu (tree), taken from Country more than a century ago will return to Australia, instilling optimism in the Gamilaraay people who are its custodians. 

The tree , which was taken from a ceremonial ground, near Boggabri NSW in the early 20th century, has been held in the Swiss Museum der Kulturen Basel's collection for 85 years.

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