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1938.36.784.3

Bullroarer, made of wood. [AB [OPS Move] 6/2/2017]

1938.36.784.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bullroarer, made of wood. [AB [OPS Move] 6/2/2017]
Long description
Bullroarer, made of wood. It has a pointed tip and a rounded end, it has a rectangular section. The end is perforated with a length of string passing through and knotted.One of a set of four which are tied together, for the others in the set please see 1938.36.784 .1-.4 [AB [OPS Move] 6/2/2017]
Cultural groups
Anga
Person
Field collector Beatrice Mary Blackwood
PRM source Beatrice Mary Blackwood
Date / Period
Date made: Before 11/1936
Date collected
7 November 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Depth: max 2 mm, Width: max 8 mm, Length: max 154 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.36.784.3 Other numbers: Blackwood ii 784

Search terms: Music, Ritual and Ceremonial, Status, Religion, Musical Instrument, Bullroarer

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