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Bullroarer

Arts of the Pacific Islands

CULTURE Aboriginal Australian
MEDIUM Wood, pigment
  • Place Made: Central Australia, Australia
    • DATES late 19th–early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS L: 16 5/8 in. (42.3 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of the Pacific Islands
    ACCESSION NUMBER 80.31.9
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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