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Early fine incised bullroarer, Kimberley, Western Australia.…
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Sydney
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10-Sep-2022
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Early fine incised bullroarer, Kimberley, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigments. The bullroarer is a primitive instrument used at initiation and other ceremonies. It is an oblong section of wood, attached to a length of cord through a hole at one end. When swung rapidly through the air it produces a peculiar humming sound or a pulsating low-pitched roar. Approx length 38 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Ex Don Robinson collection A22, New South Wales. Private Collection, New South Wales.
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Tribal: Aboriginal - Artefacts