Accession No
Z 9705
Description
Model of a bullroarer as used in turtle ceremonies with human face on top, painted red, black and white, BIGU
Place
Oceania; Australasia; Australia; Queensland; Torres Strait; Mabuiag
Period
Source
Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 9705; MAA: Z 9705
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Bigu
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Moore's book is based upon research involving an examination of all Haddon material in British and Australian Museums. Cf also 89+139, collected in Moa 1888 (in the British Museum collections). A card for this item is filed in the catalogue room at CUMAA; Used in turtle magic; Collected by: Haddon, Dr A.C. in 1898; Ref. Plate: Fig. 52C;
Event Date 8/2/1995
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Bullroarer with stick. Carved in flat lanceolate shape with outline of human head at broad end. Painted red, black, and white.
Event Date 8/2/1995
Author: maa
FM:99867
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