Accession No
Z 8104
Description
Model of a small bullroarer as used in turtle ceremonies; upper part painted red, long neck terminating in a small log for attaching string.'
Place
Oceania; Australasia; Australia; Queensland; Torres Strait; Mabuiag
Period
Source
Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 8104; MAA: Z 8104; OH 407
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Wanes
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Moore's book is based upon research involving an examination of all Haddon material in British and Australian Museums; Collected by: Haddon, Dr A.C. in 1898; Ref. Plate: Fig. 52E;
Event Date 12/1/1994
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Card 1: 'WANES. Model of a small bullroarer as used in turtle ceremonies; upper part painted red, long neck terminating in a small log for attaching string.'
Card 2: 'Small bullroarer carved in soft wood and upper part painted red. Attached to stick with sinnet.'
Described as model of bullroarer, as used in turtle increase ceremonies.
Event Date 12/1/1994
Author: maa
FM:99502
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