Context (CMS Context)
Moore's book is based upon research involving an examination of all Haddon material in British and Australian Museums. Cf. also HM.12.163A, Mabuiag 1888 (in the Horniman Museum) - a catalogue card for this piece is filed in the catalogue room at CUMAA; Collected by: Haddon, Dr A.C. in 1898; Ref. Plate: Fig. 52D;
Event Date 12/1/1994
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Card 1: 'BIGO. Model of bullroarers used in turtle ceremonies; notched at top, painted red, blue + white, stick with red + black bands.'
Card 2: 'Bullroarer carved in soft wood and painted red. Attached to stick with sinnet. Stick of soft twig, painted with red and black bands.'
Event Date 12/1/1994
Author: maa