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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 None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1900 - 1905 CE
Culture Papuan, Melanesian

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 L: 51cm W: 6.5cm. --MNH Remarks/Description Field
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant--Hemp
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Incising, Drilling
Munsell Color Information Moderate Brown (5YR 3/4) -Center obverse. Dark Brown (5YR 2/4) -Tip reverse. Yellowish White (5Y 9/1.5) -Design.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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