Arrernte. Bullroarer, 19th or 20th century. Wood, human hair, 7 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (19 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm). Henry L. Batterman Fund, 47.131.38. Creative Commons-BY.

Bullroarer

19th or 20th century

Arrernte

Arts of the Pacific Islands

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Maker/Artist: Arrernte
Classification: Ceremonial
Formatted Medium: Wood, human hair
Medium: wood, human, hair
Locations: Place made: Central Australia, Australia
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (19 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm)
Inscribed: The number '96' is written in black ink on one side.
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
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Bullroarer

Arrernte

Arts of the Pacific Islands

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