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Bull Roarer

1998.19.0398

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Bull Roarer   (1998.19.0398)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Musical T&E
    3. :
  3. Musical Instruments
    4. ;
  4. Communication Artifacts
    5. :
  5. Ceremonial Artifacts
    6. :
  6. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1900 - 1905 CE
Culture Papuan, Melanesian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 51.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.9 cm
Weight 114 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant--Hemp
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Incising, Drilling

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No

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