Accession No
E 1909.910.2
Description
One of two pointing bones, of which there are various descriptions. Used in black magic for encompassing a man's death. Secured with sinew. Gum cement at proximal ends for attachment of cord, usually of human hair
Place
Oceania; Australasia; Australia; Northern Territory; Charlotte Waters; Hermannsburg
Period
Source
Hillier, Henry James [collector and vendor]; Marten, Robert Humphrey (Dr); von Hugel, Anatole (Baron) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
E 1909.910.2; MAA: E 1909.910; E 1909.910
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bone; Hair; Human Hair
Local Term
Ntjala
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
See note as regards the accumulation of the Hillier and Martin Collection in record E 1909.874
Collected by: Hillier.H.J; Martin in 1908
Event Date 28/4/1993
Author: rachel hand
Description (CMS Description)
Catalogue card notes 'Two pointing bones, of which there are various descriptions. Used in black magic for encompassing a man's death. Secured with sinew. Gum cement at proximal ends for attachment of cord, usually of human hair'.
Event Date 28/4/1993
Author: rachel hand
Context (Display)
Part of the Australia display in the Maudslay Hall, CUMAA, from 1990- until the case was redisplayed by Sue Dalgleish in 2005. It is unclear if both were displayed or just one.
Event Date 3/6/2020
Author: rachel hand
FM:287124
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