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Fine incised bullroarer, Central Australia, carved and engraved…
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Sydney
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7-Nov-2021
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Fine incised bullroarer, Central Australia, carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigments (with custom stand) 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. Length 19 x 4 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales
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Tribal: Aboriginal - Artefacts