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1902.16.22

Long wooden bullroarer with slightly forked end and carved serrated decoration covering approximately two thirds of the instrument.

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1902.16.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Long wooden bullroarer with slightly forked end and carved serrated decoration covering approximately two thirds of the instrument.
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Gulf Province
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1902
Date collected
By 1902
Acquisition information
Donated: 1902
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 454 x 44 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1902.16.22

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Bullroarer