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1921.85.1

Bowl cut from the gnarl of a gum-tree, used for carrying water on journeys. Cut with a stone tool.

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1921.85.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bowl cut from the gnarl of a gum-tree, used for carrying water on journeys. Cut with a stone tool.
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Victoria
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source George Fabian Lawrence
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
By 1921
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 150 mm, Diameter: max 283 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.85.1

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Bowl, Food Accessory

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