Bamboo rod bevelled off at one end, into which is inserted a thin flexible stick of light wood. Other end is notched for attachment of string which is fastened at its other end to the extremity of the flexible rod.

Collection type: Object
Description: Bamboo rod bevelled off at one end, into which is inserted a thin flexible stick of light wood. Other end is notched for attachment of string which is fastened at its other end to the extremity of the flexible rod.
Geographical reference: South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Cultural groups: Zulu
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1902
Date collected: By 1902
Acquisition information: Donated: 1902
Materials and processes: Material Bamboo Plant, Material String, Process Notched, Process Tied
Dimensions: Width: max 123 mm, Length: max 263 mm smaller section, Length: max 915 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1902.16.4

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