Bullroarer Item Number: C1621 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Design on both sides consisting of concentric circles and parallel curved lines. Reddish colour; end is white.
Iconographic Meaning
The lines trace the wanderings of ancestors.
Cultural Context
Sacred object, most often kept in a secret place.
Item History
- Made in Australia
- Owned by Robert A. Waters before December 14, 1953
- Received from Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) on December 14, 1953
What
- Name
- Bullroarer
- Identification Number
- C1621
- Type of Item
- bullroarer
- Material
- wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- painted and carved
- Overall
- height 43.8 cm, width 9.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- Robert A. Waters
- Received from
- Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Australia
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 14, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on December 14, 1953
Other
- Accession Number
- 2284/0033